# Flash Loans Flash Loans are a type of uncollateralized loan that allows developers to borrow substantial amounts of assets for a brief period, execute a defined set of strategies, and repay the loan, all within a single "atomic" transaction. This functionality opens up a world of possibilities for DeFi users, enabling them to take advantage of arbitrage and liquidation bot opportunities, optimize their positions, and access liquidity in ways not previously possible. Learn more in this educational blog posting: "[Flash Loans: How They Work and Potential Use Cases](https://bonzo.finance/blog/flash-loans-how-they-work-and-potential-use-cases)" --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.bonzo.finance/hub/developer/bonzo-lend/flash-loans.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.