Aave

DeFi

Mantle

Emily

Catalyst

Dual milestones signal Mantle's emergence as the fastest-growing DeFi distribution layerDUBAI, UAE, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following&nbsp;<a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/new-high-water-mark-for-institutional-defi-mantle-and-aave-cross-over-800m-in-total-market-size/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">a record-breaking launch of </a><a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/new-high-water-mark-for-institutional-defi-mantle-and-aave-cross-over-800m-in-total-market-size/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$800 million</a><a href="https://cryptobriefing.com/new-high-water-mark-for-institutional-defi-mantle-and-aave-cross-over-800m-in-total-market-size/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">&nbsp;</a>on Friday, Mantle has reached two significant milestones simultaneously: the Mantle x Aave lending and borrowing market has surpassed $1 billion in total market size just 19 days <a href="https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/2021587962115551591" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">after launch</a>, while Mantle's broader DeFi TVL has climbed to an all-time high of $755M+, representing 66% growth in seven days.<a href="https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2923218/Mantle_Aave_Cross__1_Billion_Total_Market_Size_Under_Three.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"></a>The $1 billion threshold was breached following a record weekend that saw over $200 million in organic inflows, underscoring sustained demand even as broader market conditions remain volatile.A Catalyst for the Entire EcosystemThe Aave integration has proven to be more than a standalone product launch. Its "MoMNTum" has catalysed liquidity across Mantle's broader DeFi ecosystem, with TVL surging from $455M to $755M+ in a single week. The growth reflects deepening confidence in Mantle's infrastructure as a high-performance, capital-efficient environment for both institutional and retail participants.Mantle's DeFi TVL milestone positions it among the fastest-growing L2 networks as the premier distribution layer by capital inflows in 2026, a trajectory driven by a combination of strong ecosystem partnerships, native yield products, and an active incentive program that continues to reward liquidity providers and early adopters.Active Incentives and the Path to Deeper LiquidityThe incentive program underpinning the Aave integration remains fully active, offering compelling yield opportunities for users participating in lending and borrowing on Mantle. With the $1 billion milestone now achieved, the program is designed to sustain and deepen liquidity as the ecosystem continues to scale."Crossing $1 billion in total market size in under three weeks is a clear signal and not just of what Mantle and Aave have built together, but of where institutional and retail DeFi is heading. Mantle was built to be the distribution layer where real-world finance flows, and these milestones are proof that the ecosystem is delivering on that vision. The MoMNTum is real, and we've barely even started." said Emily Bao, Key Advisor, Mantle. With Mantle and Aave coming together dedicated to maturing the DeFi landscape by aligning legacy-level safety with decentralized efficiency, users can visit <a href="https://app.aave.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the Aave interface</a> to participate and begin lending and borrowing while benefiting from the ecosystem's ongoing incentive program.About MantleMantle positions itself as the premier distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with on-chain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering how real-world finance flows.With over $4B+ in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT within Bybit, and built out through core ecosystem projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4 and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network's partnerships with leading issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, and OP-Succinct.For more information about Mantle, please visit: <a href="https://www.mantle.xyz/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">mantle.xyz</a>For more social updates, please follow: <a href="https://x.com/Mantle_Official" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mantle Official X</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href="https://t.me/mantlenetwork" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Mantle Community Channel </a>&nbsp;For media enquiries, please contact: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">contact@mantle.xyz</a>&nbsp;About Aave ProtocolAave is a decentralized, non-custodial liquidity protocol where users can participate as suppliers or borrowers. Suppliers provide liquidity to the market while earning interest, and borrowers can access liquidity by providing collateral that exceeds the borrowed amount. Aave also supports GHO, its decentralized overcollateralized stablecoin, designed to provide transparent, on-chain stable liquidity. With a 60% market share of DeFi lending, Aave is the largest and most trusted on-chain lending network, with over $52B in net deposits.<img alt="(PRNewsfoto/Mantle)" src="https://app.chainwire.org/storage/uploads/images/Mantle_Logo_17724363076F40VBNGyn.jpg"> Disclaimer. This is a paid press release. CoinMarketCap does not recommend that any cryptocurrency (bitcoin, ethereum, custom asset) should be bought, sold or held. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Mantle and Aave Cross $1 Billion in Total Market Size in Under Three Weeks, as DeFi TVL Hits All-Time High (2 Mar)

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