Maple is expanding its institutional returns products deeper into DeFi through a new integration with Ink.
This move brings Maple’s yield-bearing asset syrup USDT to Ink-native applications, giving users access to institutional-grade onchain yield strategies in the network’s growing DeFi ecosystem.
The integration significantly expands Maple’s distribution as competition increases around tokenized yield products tied to real financial activity rather than speculative issuance.
Maple says the launch could ultimately expose SyrupUSDT to more than 10 million users through Ink-connected applications and wallets.
“Ink represents a huge opportunity for the industry, and we’re excited to be among the first to bring institutional returns to its ecosystem,” said Sid Powell, CEO and co-founder of Maple. “By bringing syrupUSDT to Ink, we are ensuring that the next wave of users have access to the most transparent and scalable revenue sources available.”
The yield economics of DeFi are evolving
For years, DeFi growth was largely fueled by token incentives and speculative liquidity programs. But as the industry matures, protocols are increasingly moving toward more sustainable forms of returns tied to institutional lending, tokenized treasuries and private credit markets.