> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.lombard.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.lombard.fi/protocol-motivation.md).

# Protocol Motivation

- [Filing the Gap](https://docs.lombard.fi/protocol-motivation/filing-the-gap.md): Product Market Fit
- [DeFi Lending Landscape](https://docs.lombard.fi/protocol-motivation/defi-lending-landscape.md)