Over a third of DeFi's total value locked remains idle, with 90% concentrated in just the top 30 protocols. This inefficiency represents billions in locked assets that could be working harder - from LP tokens earning only base fees to staked assets sitting dormant after deposit.
Tren Finance is building the solution: DeFi's first (re)enabling protocol that unlocks the full potential of previously underutilized assets through three core strategies:
(re)Enable AMM liquidity - Let LP tokens keep earning fees while being used as collateral
(re)Collateralize money market deposits - Put deposit tokens to work while maintaining base yield
Leverage (re)staking positions - Amplify staking returns through strategic leverage
We're excited to announce the completion of our seed round, backed by leading crypto-native investors who share our vision: Contango Digital Assets, Maven Capital, Moonrock Capital, OIG Capital, Sypre Capital, Metabros and Ozaru Ventures.
"DeFi has evolved significantly over the past few years, but capital efficiency remains one of its biggest challenges. Most assets are still single-purpose, locked into one protocol at a time. Tren's (re)enabling protocol changes this fundamentally by allowing users to maximize the utility of their existing positions while maintaining their original yield" - Daryll Netscher, Founder of Tren Finance.
Since our inception, we've made significant progress in building and securing our protocol. We've successfully developed and deployed our testnet, which has undergone comprehensive security audits by leading firms Omniscia and Zokyo. Our protocol's potential has been recognized through our win at the Mode Yield Accelerator, and we've established strategic partnerships with key players including Mode Network, Ionic, and Sturdy Finance.
With our technical foundation secured, we're preparing to launch our Liquidity Generation Event (LGE) through our Single Sided Liquidity contract, while raising our VC round to accelerate growth.
We're building the foundation for a more efficient DeFi ecosystem where every asset can work harder. Stay tuned as we transform how users interact with their existing DeFi positions.
Tren Finance is the first Liquidity (re)Enabling Protocol that brings capital efficiency to DeFi through composability. We allow users to (re)collateralize their LP tokens, money market deposits, and (re)staked positions, unlocking billions in idle liquidity across the ecosystem. Built by a team of DeFi veterans with experience from leading protocols like MakerDAO, Ajna, Binance and Venom, Tren is paving the way for a more efficient and interconnected DeFi ecosystem.
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