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<p><strong>Compound Finance has deployed on Unichain, adding support for five collateral assets: wstETH, weETH, ezETH, BTC and UNI. The launch extends Compound's lending protocol to Uniswap's own Layer 2 network, giving users on Unichain access to borrowing markets backed by liquid staking tokens, wrapped bitcoin and the UNI governance token.</strong></p>
<h2 id="five-collateral-assets-at-launch">Five Collateral Assets at Launch</h2>
<p>The deployment includes three liquid staking and restaking tokens — wstETH (Lido's wrapped staked ETH), weETH (EtherFi's wrapped restaked ETH), and ezETH (Renzo's restaked ETH) — alongside BTC and UNI. These assets represent a mix of yield-bearing ETH derivatives and major tokens, reflecting the asset profile common to Compound deployments on other chains. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.coinlive.me/aster-launches-dna-perpetuals-5x-leverage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Aster Launches DNA Perpetuals With Up to 5x Leverage</a>.</p>
<p>Compound has previously expanded to multiple EVM networks. Each new chain deployment involves a governance vote to approve collateral factors, borrow caps and oracle configurations. Users should verify the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=%22wstETH%22+%22weETH%22+%22ezETH%22+%22Unichain%22+Compound" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">live risk parameters for the Unichain markets</a> directly in the protocol interface before supplying or borrowing, as figures set at launch can be adjusted by governance. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.coinlive.me/bitcoin-ether-ai-stock-perpetuals-fall-black-monday-fears/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin, Ether and AI Stock Perpetuals Fall on Black Monday Fears</a>.</p>
<h2 id="what-the-unichain-deployment-means-for-users">What the Unichain Deployment Means for Users</h2>
<p>Unichain is Uniswap's dedicated Layer 2, designed to concentrate liquidity and reduce bridging friction for DeFi users already active on Uniswap v4. A Compound deployment there means users can borrow against assets they hold on Unichain without bridging to Ethereum mainnet, where gas costs are higher. The inclusion of UNI as collateral is a natural fit given the network's governance token alignment. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.coinlive.me/bis-stablecoins-compete-bank-deposits/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BIS Says Stablecoins Compete Directly With Bank Deposits</a>.</p>
<p>The launch adds to Compound's multi-chain footprint, which already spans Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon and other networks. Users watching <a href="https://www.coinlive.me/bitcoin-ether-xrp-rebound-after-flash-crash/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">recent volatility in ETH and BTC markets</a> should note that liquidation thresholds on new deployments can differ from mainnet; always confirm collateral factors before opening a position.</p>
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  <li>Compound is now live on Unichain, Uniswap's Layer 2 network.</li>
  <li>Five collateral assets are supported at launch: wstETH, weETH, ezETH, BTC and UNI.</li>
  <li>Verify live collateral factors, borrow caps and liquidation parameters in the Compound interface before interacting with the new markets.</li>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.coinlive.me/solana-tokenized-rwa-market-grows-600-percent-ethereum-trails/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ongoing expansion of DeFi infrastructure across competing Layer 2 networks</a> means Compound's Unichain presence positions it directly inside Uniswap's liquidity ecosystem. Watch for governance proposals adjusting collateral caps as the markets gain liquidity in the days following launch.</p>
<p>Additional source references: <a href="https://publish.twitter.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Fcompoundfinance%2Fstatus%2F1922366749845991782&amp;omit_script=true" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">source document 1</a>.</p>
<p style="font-size:13px;color:#888;border-top:1px solid #333;padding-top:12px;margin-top:30px;">Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.</p><a href="https://www.coinlive.me/?p=96694" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read original article on coinlive.me</a>

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