Ethena Labs, the developer behind the synthetic dollar protocol Ethena USDe, announced a major integration with several leading cryptocurrency exchanges on April 10th. This integration allows users to directly earn yields on their USDe holdings through the wallets offered by Binance, Bybit, OKX, and Bitget.
Previously, users needed to transfer their USDe to the Ethena DeFi protocol to participate in its staking program and earn rewards. This new integration streamlines the process significantly. Users can now lock their USDe for at least seven days directly within their exchange wallets to be eligible for a 20% APY boost, paid in “Ethena sats.” These sats can be converted to ENA, Ethena’s native token, at the conclusion of each reward campaign.
This move is part of Ethena’s “Sat campaign,” which launched earlier in April with an ENA airdrop. The integration is expected to significantly increase participation in Ethena’s staking program due to the convenience it offers. Ethena has seen a positive response, with the top 10 wallets staking over $51 million worth of ENA on the first day, highlighting strong investor interest.
The news has also impacted the ENA token price positively. Ethena’s token value surged by over 21% following the announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the new staking opportunities and the potential for wider adoption.
This integration marks a significant step forward for Ethena, making it easier for users to participate in its DeFi ecosystem and potentially attracting new users from the exchange platforms. It remains to be seen how this will affect the long-term growth of the Ethena protocol and its token, but the initial response suggests a promising future.
