Bybit, Mantle, and Aave have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding institutional-grade decentralized finance liquidity. Aave will deploy its lending protocol on Mantle’s Layer-2 network, enabling users to borrow, lend, and access tokenized assets within a lower-cost, higher-throughput environment. The initiative aims to enhance on-chain capital efficiency while supporting the growing demand for scalable DeFi infrastructure.
The partnership strengthens the alignment between Mantle’s institutional-focused ecosystem and Bybit’s global exchange capabilities. Bybit will function as a liquidity bridge, connecting centralized markets with decentralized venues and creating more efficient pathways for collateral and capital flows. The parties expect to introduce new product opportunities, subject to regulatory approval, alongside incentives designed to boost participation in Aave’s pools on Mantle.
The initiative underscores how leading industry platforms are working to unify liquidity across digital asset markets. By combining Aave’s lending protocol, Mantle’s execution performance, and Bybit’s global distribution, the collaboration establishes a foundation for broader institutional access to on-chain finance. The companies expect the integrated model to support deeper market participation and accelerate DeFi adoption across retail and institutional segments.
