What is Gearbox?

Gearbox is a generalized leverage protocol that enables taking leverage in one place and using it across various DeFi protocols and platforms in a composable way. It operates with two groups: passive liquidity providers who supply assets to earn yield, and active users who borrow supplied assets to trade or farm, including use cases described as x4+ leverage.

The protocol is described as a backend composable leverage layer that other DeFi products can integrate, so users may take leverage without interacting directly with a dedicated interface. The source does not specify a founding year, founder names, native chain, token supply cap, or governance model.