# Core Pools

Core pools are Mystic's main markets. They are made up of blue-chip assets exclusively and share risk and liquidity with each other. Do mind, this means that supplying to a core pool means gaining exposure to the core pools market at large. These core pools are the base layer of Mystic and work similarly to other modern lending markets. Some key things to consider in core pools include:

* **Isolation Mode**: Allows assets with higher risk profiles to be safely used as collateral in isolated lending environments.
* **eMode (Efficient Mode)**: Enhances borrowing power for assets with correlated price movements.
* **Supply and Borrow Caps**: Limits supply/borrow for better risk management in a specific asset.

This core layer of Mystic enables boosting efficiency and liquidity for core assets on Plume while maintaining a sturdy risk management profile.

Want to see how you can get started with core pools? See our [User Guide](/core-concepts/lending.md).


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