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In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to fostering innovation in the DeFi space, Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of Binance, has infused 10 Million USD into Helio Protocol, a trailblazing project that synergizes over-collateralized lending of its indigenous decentralized stablecoin, HAY, with staking-as-a-service (StaaS) and LSDfi infrastructure.
A Strategic Step towards a Decentralized Future
This investment comes at a pivotal time when Helio Protocol is leveraging its recent acquisition of Synclub to amplify the potency of HAY by incorporating additional LSTs as collateral. This move is poised to empower users by enhancing capital efficiency for optimal rewards.
Yi He, Co-Founder of Binance and Head of Binance Labs, expressed her enthusiasm about this development:
“Binance Labs is unwavering in our support for innovative DeFi projects and founders who are shaping the future landscape of the Web3 industry. We see immense potential in the LSDfi sector, which plays an integral role in driving the overall growth of the DeFi ecosystem. We eagerly anticipate our collaboration with Helio and Synclub and are excited about their growth as leading LSDfi protocols on BNB Chain and other blockchains.”
Unleashing Liquid Staking Tokens’ Full Potential
Helio Protocol will utilize these funds to expand its team, diversify collateral across liquid staking providers further, and strengthen support for future multi-chain growth. These initiatives will ensure that Helio and Synclub deliver a robust, secure, and diversified platform for LSDfi enthusiasts.
Helio Protocol’s strategy combines over-collateralized lending and borrowing on BNB Chain with multi-chain StaaS via its Synclub offerings.
The Growing Influence of Binance Labs
As an accelerator backed by Binance’s might, Binance Labs has grown exponentially over time. Currently valued at over 9 billion USD, it boasts fifty portfolio companies that have undergone incubation under their programs.
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This investment marks another milestone in advancing decentralized finance (DeFi). By backing innovative platforms like Helio Protocol that integrate decentralized stablecoin with StaaS and LSDfi infrastructure, we can look forward to more efficient financial systems driven by blockchain technology.
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