# Stability Pool Participants (A specific type of PDP Staker)

* **Stake PDprotocol Into The Stability Pool:** Deposit PDP to act as a backstop for liquidations
* **Earn Liquidation Gains and PDP Incentives:** Receive a portion of liquidated collateral (often at a discount) and a share of the 5% liquidation penalty
* **Help Absorb Bad Debt And Ensure Ecosystem Solvency:** Play a crucial role in maintaining the protocol's financial health