Launched in 2021, Maple Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that functions as an on-chain institutional capital and credit market. Its mission is to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi by providing the infrastructure for institutional borrowing and fixed-income lending using digital assets. The protocol allows institutional borrowers, such as crypto-native market makers and hedge funds, to secure undercollateralized loans. Capital is supplied by liquidity providers (lenders) who deposit funds into lending pools to earn a sustainable yield. These pools are managed by "Pool Delegates," who are responsible for underwriting and negotiating loan terms with borrowers. The protocol operates on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains.

Founded in

Australia