Miami — Maple Finance just hit a milestone that has the entire DeFi world paying attention: the on-chain asset manager has officially surpassed $1 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM)—solidifying its lead as the dominant player in the on-chain capital markets. (Cover photo: Sid Powell, CEO & Co-Founder of Maple)
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This isn’t just a number—it’s a signal. Institutional capital is moving on-chain, and Maple is where it’s landing.
From Start-Up to Powerhouse
Since launching in 2021, Maple has quietly become the blueprint for what institutional DeFi can look like. The protocol has originated over $6.7 billion in loans, blending capital markets expertise with blockchain-native transparency. Its suite of offerings now spans secured lending, structured products, and even a Bitcoin-native yield product—BTC Yield—that offers real returns without bridge, wrapping, or lending risk.
“Crossing $1 billion in AUM is a clear validation of our approach. Institutions want lending and yield products that work—on-chain, transparent, and built to scale. Maple delivers that today.”
Sid Powell, Co-Founder & CEO of Maple Finance
The Rise of syrupUSDC and Strategic Partnerships
Maple’s recent growth has been fueled by surging demand for its institutional lending strategies—particularly syrupUSDC, a liquid, yield-bearing token backed by overcollateralized loans. The product has gained major traction, with notable allocations from partners like Bitwise, Spark, and Morpho.
And it’s not just DeFi-native players taking notice. Strategic integrations across major protocols and allocators are helping Maple build what could become the backbone of institutional crypto finance.
“This milestone reflects sustained focus and execution—and signals where the future is headed. Maple is leading the shift to a new generation of capital markets: transparent, global, and natively on-chain.”
Joe Flanagan, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
What’s Next?
The launch of BTC Yield is opening new doors for Bitcoin holders seeking sustainable yield, while syrupUSDC is positioning itself as a foundational building block for DeFi liquidity. With over $100 million recently allocated to Maple’s products, the protocol is seeing continued validation from some of the most respected names in the space.
Add in a deep pipeline of upcoming offerings and new global partnerships, and the message is clear: Maple is no longer just a DeFi innovator—it’s a full-fledged asset manager for the on-chain economy.
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About Maple
Launched in 2021, Maple Finance is an on-chain asset manager blending capital markets know-how with DeFi infrastructure. Its offerings include secured lending, Bitcoin-native yield products, and structured finance—all backed by smart contracts and real-world risk frameworks. At the heart of Maple’s ecosystem is the $SYRUP token, powering governance, staking, and protocol growth.
For more information, visit maple.finance