# HIP-19: Temporarily reduce C-Ratio to 350%
**Type:** Horizon Improvement Proposal **Date:** Aug 14th, 2024 **Status:** Completed **Specification**\ Set the target C-Ratio to 350% and adjust Preset Strategies to: * Conservative: 1000% → 850% * Neutral: 800% → 650% * Aggressive: 600% → 350% **Motivation**\ Lowering the Target C-Ratio to 350% will provide immediate relief to stakers by making it easier for them to claim weekly rewards without the need to burn zUSD or self-liquidate.\ \ HZN stakers play a key role in the Horizon Protocol Ecosystem by providing collateral to the Global zAsset Portfolio and actively maintaining a healthy collateral ratio. Additionally, stakers provide liquidity to the zUSD and zBNB on/off ramps, earning additional yield. This temporary measure is intended to alleviate the current pressure on stakers, who may be struggling to maintain higher C-Ratio, while maintaining the liquidity of the zUSD and zBNB on/off ramps. By temporarily decreasing the Target C-Ratio, stakers will be able to access the weekly rewards incentive while having more flexibility to contribute to the total zAsset liquidity. **Potential Risks**\ The implementation of this HIP might come with some risks, including the following: * For stakers, it is easier to reach the 160% liquidation ratio from 350% than from the previous 600%. So, should they decide to use an aggressive strategy, stakers will have to be vigilant in managing their debt. To mitigate this risk, stakers have a 12h grace period to fix their wallet should they hit the liquidation ratio. Stakers can always choose to use a Moderate or Conservative strategy, and use external notification services for price alerts. **Considerations**\ Additional thoughts we should take into consideration: * This is a temporary measure, and the impact will be closely monitored to determine the appropriate time to revert to the previous C-Ratio or adjust it further as needed.