Aqualis Integrates Artemis for Smarter Lending and Borrowing

Decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to evolve, yet a significant challenge remains. Over $100 million in assets are locked in liquidity pools and underutilized due to inefficiencies in interoperability and collaboration. Aqualis is stepping up to solve this issue, pioneering a new era where liquidity pools seamlessly collaborate, intelligently share liquidity, and orchestrate decentralized fund transfers with unmatched efficiency.

What is Aqualis?

Aqualis is a next-generation lending platform designed to enhance capital efficiency in DeFi. By seamlessly integrating a decentralized exchange (DEX) with its lending protocol, Aqualis allows users to maximize their asset utility. The platform optimizes liquidity usage by dynamically reallocating excess funds into lending pools, enabling users to earn dual yield from a single deposit.

Aqualis: The First Lending Protocol to Integrate Both LST and Stablecoins

Aqualis Protocol is the first lending protocol integrated with both Liquid Staking Tokens (LST) and stablecoins on the same platform. This innovative approach provides users with enhanced financial strategies, unlocking new ways to optimize liquidity and earning potential in the DeFi space.

Introducing Artemis

Artemis has quickly established itself as a premier LST provider on Metis, allowing users to stake their assets while maintaining liquidity. This innovation ensures that users can continue to earn rewards without locking up their tokens indefinitely. The integration of Artemis with Aqualis empowers users with enhanced borrowing strategies, increased reward mechanisms, and improved capital efficiency.

Why This Integration Matters

With the integration of Artemis, Aqualis enhances its lending protocol by combining LSTs with stablecoins in a single system. This advancement provides users with:

• Stablecoin Loans with Staking Rewards: Borrow stablecoins while still earning decentralized sequencer rewards from Artemis.
• Optimized Yield Strategies: Deposit stablecoins, borrow Metis, and stake on Artemis Finance to farm Art Points.
• Hedging Opportunities: Hedge LST positions by borrowing Metis rather than purchasing it outright.
• Enhanced Liquidity Efficiency: The combination of a DEX and lending protocol means that pegged assets like stablecoins and LSTs require less liquidity to operate effectively, resulting in reduced costs and higher deposit rewards.

Looking Ahead: Aqualis v2

Aqualis is not stopping here. The upcoming Aqualis v2 aims to further revolutionize DeFi lending with an asset multi-utilization algorithm. This new feature will allow assets to serve dual purposes—providing trading depth and acting as collateral simultaneously. Some key benefits include:

• Passive Yield Even Without Trades: Tokens paired with lending-enabled assets will continue to generate yield, even during inactive periods.
• Compounded Returns: Users can enjoy compounding yields, creating a pseudo-buy pressure on their tokens.
• Impermanent Loss Mitigation: Dual lending-enabled asset depositors can mitigate risks while maximizing passive rewards.

Join the DeFi Revolution on Metis

The integration of Artemis solidifies Aqualis' commitment to providing users with unparalleled financial flexibility and earning opportunities. This collaboration brings new ways to optimize DeFi strategies for lenders, borrowers, and liquidity providers.

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Are you ready to explore the next evolution of DeFi lending? Visit https://app.aqualis.io/trade to get started today!