1d ago
📣 New State of the Network: Ethena and the Mechanics of USDe
In @coinmetrics latest State of the Network, @TanayVed breaks down
Key takeaways:
- @Ethena_labs' $USDe has rapidly grown into the third-largest stablecoin, distinguished as a yield-bearing, synthetic dollar backed by crypto collateral and delta-neutral futures positions rather than fiat reserves.
- Staked USDe (sUSDe) accrues yield from perpetual funding rates, ETH staking rewards, and liquid stablecoins, with returns tied to exchange funding dynamics and on-chain yields.
- USDe primarily serves as a savings and yield instrument. Its integration with DeFi protocols like @Aave and @Pendle_fi enhances capital efficiency and composability, while linking stability to on-chain leverage.
- Market stress events like the @Bybit_Official hack and October flash crash tested Ethena’s design and risk management, highlighting how funding, exchange, pricing and liquidity dynamics influence the stability of synthetic dollars like USDe.
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