RT Ignas | DeFi (@DefiIgnas)On every key metric Aave is hitting ATHs:- $3M+ in weekly revenue- $56B in total depositsExcept for $AAVE price, which is 66% below the 2021 ATH and 39% down since last December.A clear signal on how lack of alt run affected even the most established DeFi protocol.Borrowing costs have decreased due to 1) deleveraged crypto market and 2) less demand for airdrop farming.Healthy market. ...

Stablecoin Fundamentals - Stablecoins offer the allure of digital currency with free movement and no transaction costs [1] - The fundamental use case of stablecoins is for transactions, not for holding as an investment [2] - Buying stablecoins means foregoing opportunity cost or interest, approximately 4% yield, that could be earned from CDs or treasury bills [3] - Stablecoin companies invest the proceeds from stablecoin sales in very short-term treasury bills as collateral [3] Impact on Banking System - The US banking system relies on deposits, and a shift to stablecoins could reduce deposits available for lending [5][6] - Reduced bank deposits could lead to a decline in credit availability for car loans, student loans, and mortgages [6][7] - Banks could potentially offer stablecoins as a service to clients, similar to existing digital payment rails like Zelle [11][12] Market and Economic Risks - Stablecoin investments are limited to short-term Treasury bills, potentially distorting the short-term Treasury curve [7][8] - Concerns exist that people are buying stablecoins as part of a portfolio, despite them not being an asset that appreciates in value [14] - The buildup in the overall supply of stablecoins suggests they are not solely being used for transactional purposes [16] - Increased demand for short-term bills due to stablecoins may dislocate the short-term bill market from the Treasury curve [19]