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Maple Finance Launches Syrup to Kickstart New Era in Institutional Lending
Maple Finance, a decentralized finance (DeFi) institution and lending platform, has introduced a new protocol named Syrup. Launched on May 28, Syrup aims to deliver institutional yield to the DeFi sector. This marks a significant shift for Maple Finance, which recently faced financial turmoil following the collapse of FTX-Alameda.
Maple’s Syrup Debuts Amid Yield Strategy Criticism
According to the company’s press release, Syrup offers permissionless access to institutional lending. Users who deposit Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) can receive syrupUSDC liquidity pool (LP) tokens, which can then be used to earn yields.
The yields will be derived from fully collateralized loans extended to major crypto institutions. However, this approach has raised skepticism among community members who recall the defaults associated with the FTX-Alameda debacle.
Syrup’s launch follows Maple Finance’s decision to sever ties with Orthogonal Trading, an entity linked to FTX, in December 2022. Orthogonal Trading had defaulted on $36 million in loans, causing significant losses for lenders and damaging the integrity of Maple’s lending pools.
Mixed Reactions to Syrup’s Introduction
The DeFi community has had mixed reactions to Syrup’s launch. While some users are excited about its potential benefits, others remain cautious due to the lingering issues related to FTX-Alameda.
Alongside the Syrup protocol, Maple Finance introduced the Syrup (SYRUP) token, allowing holders to stake and participate in the ecosystem. MPL holders can exchange their tokens for SYRUP on a one-to-one basis without dilution.
However, some skeptics question the necessity of launching the new SYRUP token and migrating from Maple’s existing MPL token. One community member expressed this concern in an X statement:
“A new protocol powered by Maple has been introduced, but why do we need a new token and the migration of $MPL to this new token? Why not simply use $MPL to power the new protocol?”
In response, Syrup.fi clarified that SYRUP is “simply the name of the MPLv2 token”.
Maple Finance has scheduled a webinar on June 4 at 7:00 pm UTC to discuss the details of the Syrup launch. The session aims to address lingering questions and provide insights into the new protocol’s operational mechanics.
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Maple Finance Launches Syrup to Kickstart New Era in Institutional Lending
