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# Automation & Permissions

Borrow automates the technical steps involved in completing a bitcoin-backed loan so you do not need to manage multiple wallets, networks, or smart-contract interactions yourself.

These automated steps always require your explicit approval.

#### What Borrow automates

To complete a loan, Borrow may automate certain operational tasks such as:

* preparing your BTC collateral for the selected lender
* supplying the collateral on your behalf
* delivering stablecoins to your wallet once the loan is finalized

These steps are shown clearly as they occur.

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#### Permissions you approve

Before Borrow performs an automated step, you will be asked to approve the specific action.

These permissions:

* apply only to the loan you have chosen
* do not allow Borrow to access unrelated assets in your wallet

Borrow cannot execute any action without your confirmation.

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#### What Borrow cannot do

There are important limits to what Borrow is able to access or automate:

* Borrow cannot withdraw assets from your wallet outside the approved loan operations
* Borrow cannot alter your collateral or loan terms without your involvement
* Borrow cannot access personal information beyond your email address
* Borrow cannot intervene in a loan held by a custodial lender

All actions rely on user approval and lender rules.

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#### Visibility and transparency

Throughout the process, the Borrow interface shows:

* which step is being performed
* what action is about to occur
* when a permission is required
* when collateral has been supplied and when stablecoins have arrived

This ensures you always understand what is happening behind the scenes.