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by zarzavat 1198 days ago
Let’s say I owe $100.

If I have assets worth $110 today but they are locked up, and I have to pay back what I owe today, then I’m facing a liquidity crisis.

If I have assets worth $90 today, but $110 in a few years, and I have to pay back the money I owe in a few years, then I’m solvent and everything is good.

If I have assets worth $90 today, but $110 in a few years, and I have to pay back what I owe today then I’m insolvent.