Core Insights - Coinbase's new lending product is generating profits through various channels, including transaction fees and performance fees, although not all profits are clearly visible on-chain [1][2] - The initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for digital asset utilization, promoting financial empowerment among users [2] - The arrangement with Morpho involves a curator named Steakhouse, which is not fully detailed in the product's FAQ, despite claims of no Coinbase fees [2] Group 1 - Users can deposit wrapped Bitcoin and USDC into vaults on Morpho, allowing them to either use Bitcoin as collateral for loans or earn yield on USDC deposits [2] - The lending market on Morpho has surpassed $1 billion in originations, indicating significant user engagement [2] - Performance fees are directed to curators who act as risk managers, with customizable fees based on vault performance [3] Group 2 - The vault with the highest deposits on Morpho is curated by Spark, which takes a 10% cut from the 6% APY generated from approximately $700 million in USDC deposits [4] - Steakhouse curates a vault that offers a 5.6% APY on USDC, with a 25% performance fee, one of the highest on the platform [5] - The selection of Steakhouse as a starting vault is attributed to its liquid collateral exposure and overcollateralization, providing additional security for lenders [6]