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Explanation in video
Ethena’s sUSDe: Unpacking the “Internet Bond” and Staked Synthetic Dollar
John: Welcome back to Crypto Uncovered, everyone. Today, we’re diving deep into a fascinating project that’s been making waves in the DeFi (Decentralized Finance – financial services built on blockchain) space: Ethena and, more specifically, its yield-bearing token, Staked USDe, or sUSDe. It’s often dubbed the “Internet Bond,” which gives you a hint of its ambitions.
Lila: Thanks, John! I’ve been seeing Ethena and USDe pop up a lot, especially with talk about high yields. So, USDe is Ethena’s main product, right? A synthetic dollar?
John: Precisely. USDe is Ethena’s flagship offering, designed as a synthetic dollar. This means it aims to maintain a 1:1 peg with the US dollar. However, unlike traditional stablecoins such as USDC or USDT, which are typically backed by fiat currency (government-issued money like USD) or cash equivalents held in reserves, USDe takes a different approach. It’s backed by a carefully managed combination of crypto assets and corresponding short derivative positions.
Lila: Okay, a synthetic dollar not directly backed by actual dollars in a bank – that’s interesting. So, where does sUSDe come into play? Is it just a different version of USDe?
John: That’s the core of it. sUSDe stands for Staked USDe. Users who hold USDe can choose to stake it within the Ethena protocol. When you stake your USDe, you receive sUSDe in return. Think of sUSDe as a receipt token, representing your staked USDe and, crucially, your claim to a share of the protocol’s generated revenue. It’s essentially the on-chain equivalent of a crypto-native savings account, where your deposit (USDe) earns interest, which accrues to your sUSDe.
Core Concepts: Understanding USDe and sUSDe
Lila: So, if USDe is the stablecoin, sUSDe is what you get when you lock up USDe to earn rewards? How does that reward system actually work to make sUSDe valuable?
John: Exactly. The value of sUSDe is designed to appreciate against USDe over time, reflecting the yield earned by the protocol. This yield is generated through two primary mechanisms employed by Ethena to maintain USDe’s peg and generate revenue:
- Funding Payments from Derivatives: Ethena holds a portfolio of crypto assets (like Ether, ETH) and simultaneously opens short perpetual futures positions (contracts agreeing to sell an asset at a later date, without an expiry) for the same assets. In most market conditions, these short positions earn funding payments from traders who are long.
- Staked Asset Yield: The crypto assets held as collateral, such as ETH, can be staked (locked up to support network operations) via liquid staking protocols (services that issue a tradable token representing staked assets). This generates an additional stream of yield.
This combined yield is then distributed to sUSDe holders, causing the value of sUSDe to increase relative to USDe.
Lila: That sounds quite complex. So, Ethena is actively managing these positions? It’s not just a passive peg?
John: Highly active, yes. The entire system relies on a sophisticated “delta-neutral” hedging strategy. “Delta” measures an option’s price change sensitivity relative to changes in the underlying asset’s price. “Delta-neutral” means the overall position’s value doesn’t change significantly with small price movements of the underlying crypto asset (e.g., ETH). By holding spot ETH and shorting ETH perpetual futures in equal dollar amounts, Ethena aims to neutralize price risk while capturing the funding rate and staking yield.
Supply Details of USDe and sUSDe
Lila: That makes a bit more sense regarding the stability. Now, what about the supply of USDe and sUSDe? How are they created, and is there a limit to how many can exist?
John: Good question. USDe is minted (created) when users deposit approved collateral, primarily liquid staking tokens like Lido’s stETH (staked Ether). For instance, if you deposit $100 worth of stETH, you can mint approximately $100 of USDe, minus any fees. Conversely, USDe is burned (destroyed) when users redeem their USDe for the underlying collateral. This minting and redemption mechanism is crucial for maintaining the peg; if USDe trades above $1, arbitrageurs (traders who profit from price differences) can mint USDe and sell it, and if it trades below $1, they can buy it and redeem it for collateral.
Lila: So, the supply of USDe can expand and contract based on demand and the amount of collateral deposited? What about sUSDe then?
John: Precisely. The supply of USDe is dynamic. The supply of sUSDe, in turn, is directly tied to the amount of USDe that users decide to stake. When a user stakes USDe, that USDe is effectively removed from the circulating supply of “liquid” USDe, and an equivalent value of sUSDe is minted to the user. When a user unstakes sUSDe, the sUSDe is burned, and USDe is returned to them. There isn’t a hard cap on the total supply of USDe or sUSDe; it’s determined by market demand and the protocol’s capacity to safely manage the collateral and hedges.
Lila: Is there a delay when you want to unstake sUSDe and get your USDe back? I’ve heard some staking mechanisms have “unbonding periods.”
John: Yes, Ethena implements an unstaking period for sUSDe. Currently, there’s a 7-day cooldown or “unbonding” period when you decide to unstake your sUSDe to get back USDe. This delay is a common feature in staking systems and helps manage liquidity and protocol stability. During this 7-day period, your sUSDe typically doesn’t earn rewards.
Technical Mechanism: How sUSDe Generates Yield and Maintains Stability
Lila: You mentioned “delta-neutral” hedging earlier. Could you break that down a bit more for beginners? It sounds like the secret sauce for USDe’s stability and sUSDe’s yield.
John: Certainly. Imagine you own an asset, say 1 ETH, currently worth $3,000. If the price of ETH goes up, you profit. If it goes down, you lose. That’s a “delta-positive” position. To become delta-neutral, Ethena takes that 1 ETH (the spot asset) and simultaneously enters a short perpetual futures contract for 1 ETH. A short contract profits if the price of ETH goes down.
So, if ETH price increases by $100:
- Your spot ETH gains $100 in value.
- Your short ETH futures contract loses $100 in value.
The net change in value due to ETH price movement is zero. The same principle applies if the ETH price decreases. This is how Ethena aims to isolate the USDe from the volatility of the crypto assets backing it, keeping its value stable around $1.
Lila: Okay, so if the price movements cancel each other out, where does the yield for sUSDe holders actually come from? Is it magic internet money?
John: Not magic, but clever financial engineering native to crypto markets. The yield primarily comes from two sources, as I touched on:
- Funding Rates on Perpetual Futures: Perpetual futures contracts need a mechanism to keep their price close to the spot price of the underlying asset. This mechanism is the “funding rate.” Typically, when the market is bullish (optimistic, prices expected to rise), more traders want to go long (bet on price increases) than short. To incentivize shorts, longs pay shorts a funding fee. Ethena is on the receiving end of these payments because it holds short positions as part of its hedge. Historically, these funding rates have often been positive and substantial, though they can turn negative.
- Staked Ether Yield: The collateral Ethena holds, such as stETH or similar liquid staking tokens (LSTs), itself earns staking rewards. For example, stETH accrues rewards from the Ethereum network’s Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism (how transactions are validated and new blocks are added). This underlying yield from the collateral forms another layer of return for the protocol.
Ethena captures these two yield streams. After covering operational costs, the net yield is passed on to sUSDe holders. This is why sUSDe can offer potentially attractive returns; it’s tapping into inherent yield opportunities within the crypto market structure itself.
Lila: So, the stability of USDe depends on this delta-neutral strategy working perfectly, and the yield for sUSDe depends on funding rates staying positive and staking rewards being consistent?
John: That’s a very good summary of the core mechanics and their dependencies. The robustness of the delta-neutral hedge is paramount for USDe’s peg. The yield, while potentially high, is variable and depends on market conditions, particularly the funding rates on derivatives exchanges and the base yield from staked ETH.
Lila: How are all these complex operations managed? Is it a team of people manually trading, or is it automated through smart contracts (self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code)?
John: It’s a combination. The core logic for minting USDe, staking USDe for sUSDe, and distributing yield is encoded in smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain (and now other chains where Ethena is deployed). This ensures transparency and automation for these on-chain operations. However, the management of the collateral, the execution of hedges on centralized exchanges (platforms where crypto trading occurs, run by a central company), and rebalancing the portfolio require sophisticated off-chain infrastructure and risk management systems operated by the Ethena Labs team. They utilize APIs (Application Programming Interfaces – software intermediaries that allow two applications to talk to each other) to interact with these exchanges for hedging.
Team & Community Behind Ethena
Lila: Who is behind Ethena Labs? A project this ambitious must have a strong team.
John: Indeed. Ethena Labs was founded by Guy Young, who serves as the CEO. The project has attracted significant attention and backing from prominent venture capital firms and investors in the crypto space. Key investors include Dragonfly, Brevan Howard Digital, Arthur Hayes (former CEO of BitMEX and a vocal proponent of the synthetic dollar concept), Binance Labs, Bybit Mirana, and others. This level of financial backing and the names involved lend credibility but also highlight the high-stakes nature of the project.
Lila: What about the community? Is there a governance token, and how involved can users get beyond just staking USDe?
John: Yes, Ethena has a governance token called ENA. The ENA token was launched to facilitate decentralized governance of the Ethena protocol over time. Holders of ENA can typically participate in voting on proposals related to the protocol’s development, risk parameters, fee structures, and other key decisions. This is a common model in DeFi to foster community ownership and direction. The community engagement happens across various platforms like Discord, Telegram, and X (formerly Twitter), where users can discuss the protocol, ask questions, and stay updated on developments.
Lila: So, ENA holders could, for example, vote on which new types of collateral to accept or how to adjust risk management parameters?
John: Potentially, yes. The exact scope of governance powers held by ENA token holders is defined by the protocol’s governance framework. As the protocol matures, the aim is often to transition more control and decision-making to the community of ENA holders, moving towards a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization – an organization represented by rules encoded as a computer program).
Use-Cases & Future Outlook for sUSDe
Lila: The primary use case for sUSDe seems clear: earning yield on a dollar-pegged asset. But are there other ways people are using it, or what’s the future vision?
John: You’re right, the “crypto-native savings account” or “Internet Bond” aspect is central. Holding sUSDe allows users to earn a variable yield that aims to be competitive, derived from actual market activities rather than inflationary tokenomics (the economics of a cryptocurrency, including its supply, issuance, and distribution). Beyond that, sUSDe, being a yield-bearing asset, can be integrated into various other DeFi protocols. For example:
- Collateral for Lending/Borrowing: sUSDe could potentially be used as collateral on money market platforms, allowing users to borrow other assets against their yield-generating sUSDe.
- Liquidity Provision: It could be paired with other assets in liquidity pools on decentralized exchanges (DEXs – peer-to-peer marketplaces for crypto).
- Yield Farming Strategies: More sophisticated users might incorporate sUSDe into complex yield farming strategies across different protocols.
Lila: I saw some news about Ethena, USDe, and Telegram. That sounds like a big deal for mainstream adoption!
John: Absolutely. Ethena has partnered with The Open Network (TON), the blockchain integrated with Telegram, which has a massive user base of around 900 million. The plan involves integrating USDe, and specifically a version of staked USDe often referred to as tsUSDe (TON-staked USDe), into the TON ecosystem. This could allow Telegram users to access USDe-based savings directly within the messaging app, potentially through TON-based wallets. This is a significant step towards bridging DeFi yields with a mainstream user base and could serve as a powerful payment and savings tool.
Lila: Wow, earning yield on a stablecoin within Telegram – that’s pretty cool. What else is on Ethena’s roadmap for sUSDe?
John: Ethena’s 2025 roadmap, as hinted in some reports, includes ambitious plans. One key area is further integration into Traditional Finance (TradFi). They aim to explore ways to bring the sUSDe yield into the fixed-income market, which is a colossal market. They are also focusing on expanding USDe and sUSDe to more Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains (different types of blockchain networks with varying scalability and cost attributes) to increase accessibility. For instance, USDe and sUSDe have already launched on BNB Chain and are available on platforms like Fraxtal. The overarching goal is to make USDe a ubiquitous, censorship-resistant form of money and sUSDe a foundational yield-bearing asset across the internet economy.
Competitor Comparison: How sUSDe Stacks Up
Lila: There are other stablecoins, and even some yield-bearing stablecoins out there. How does sUSDe compare to its competitors?
John: That’s an important consideration. The stablecoin landscape is diverse.
- Fiat-Collateralized Stablecoins (e.g., USDC, USDT): These are generally seen as lower risk in terms of peg stability due to their direct fiat backing, but they typically don’t offer native yield. You’d have to lend them out on a separate platform to earn interest.
- Overcollateralized Crypto-Backed Stablecoins (e.g., DAI): MakerDAO’s DAI is backed by a surplus of crypto assets. DAI itself doesn’t inherently bear yield, but you can deposit it into the Dai Savings Rate (DSR) to earn. The DSR yield is typically lower and sourced differently than sUSDe’s.
- Algorithmic Stablecoins: This category has a checkered past (thinking of Terra/Luna). USDe is sometimes called an “algorithmic stablecoin” due to its complex stabilization mechanism, but Ethena prefers “synthetic dollar” to differentiate from purely seigniorage-based models (where new coins are minted based on demand without direct backing). Its reliance on external hedging is a key distinction.
- Other Yield-Bearing Stablecoins/LSTs: There are liquid staking tokens like Lido’s stETH or Rocket Pool’s rETH, which bear yield from ETH staking. While not stablecoins pegged to USD, they represent a major source of DeFi yield. sUSDe is different because it *is* a dollar-pegged asset first, which *then* generates yield. Some protocols might also wrap stablecoins and automatically deploy them into lending strategies to offer yield.
Lila: So, what makes sUSDe particularly unique or potentially more attractive, and conversely, perhaps riskier?
John: The uniqueness of sUSDe lies in its yield generation mechanism. It’s directly tapping into the basis trade (profiting from the difference between spot price and futures price) and ETH staking yields, which can be significantly higher than traditional savings rates or even some other DeFi yields. This crypto-native approach is its core appeal.
The attractiveness comes from:
- Potential for High Yield: Historically, funding rates have been generous.
- Dollar-Pegged Asset: Offers a stable unit of account while earning yield.
- Scalability: The model can theoretically scale as long as deep and liquid derivatives markets exist for the collateral assets.
However, this unique mechanism also introduces specific risks that differ from, say, holding USDC in a bank-backed account.
Risks & Cautions Associated with sUSDe
Lila: You mentioned risks. Given the complexity and the history of some stablecoin projects, this must be a big concern for potential users. What are the main things to watch out for with Ethena and sUSDe?
John: Absolutely. No investment, especially in DeFi, is without risk. For Ethena and sUSDe, the key risks include:
- Funding Rate Risk: The primary source of yield, funding rates on perpetual futures, can turn negative. If they remain negative for extended periods, the yield for sUSDe could drop significantly or even become negative (though the staked ETH yield provides a buffer). This would pressure the system.
- Counterparty Risk: Ethena relies on centralized exchanges (CEXs) and potentially decentralized derivatives exchanges (DEXs) to execute its delta-neutral hedges. If any of these platforms become insolvent, get hacked, or restrict withdrawals (like FTX did), Ethena could lose access to its hedging positions or collateral held there. This is a significant centralization risk.
- Smart Contract Risk: The Ethena protocol is governed by smart contracts. Despite audits, there’s always a risk of bugs or vulnerabilities in the code that could be exploited, leading to loss of funds.
- Peg Stability Risk (De-Peg Risk): While the delta-neutral strategy is designed to maintain the USDe peg to $1, extreme market volatility, issues with liquidity on exchanges, or failures in the hedging mechanism could cause USDe to de-peg from the dollar.
- Liquidation Risk / Collateral Risk: The crypto assets used as collateral (e.g., stETH) have their own risks. If the value of the collateral drops suddenly and dramatically, or if there are issues with the liquid staking tokens themselves (e.g., stETH de-pegging from ETH), it could impact the backing of USDe. The delta-neutral strategy should mitigate price risk, but cascading failures are always a concern in complex systems.
- Execution Risk: The Ethena team needs to flawlessly manage the complex hedging operations across multiple venues. Any operational failures or delays in rebalancing could introduce risk.
- Regulatory Risk: The regulatory landscape for stablecoins and DeFi is still evolving. Future regulations could impact Ethena’s operations or the legality of USDe/sUSDe in certain jurisdictions.
- Centralization of Hedging: While USDe/sUSDe operate on-chain, the critical hedging activity happens on centralized exchanges. This reliance is a point of concern for decentralization purists.
Lila: That’s a comprehensive list. For a beginner, “funding rate risk” and “counterparty risk” sound particularly concerning. Could you simplify those a bit more?
John: Certainly. Imagine Ethena is like a shop that promises you a steady income (the yield on sUSDe).
Funding Rate Risk: Part of how the shop makes money is by betting that more people want to buy a certain popular item (like ETH) than sell it. When this happens, the buyers pay a small fee to the sellers. Ethena positions itself as a seller in this scenario to collect these fees. If, suddenly, everyone wants to sell that item and very few want to buy, the shop might have to *pay* a fee instead of collecting one. If this happens often, the shop’s income (and thus your sUSDe yield) drops.
Counterparty Risk: The shop doesn’t keep all its money and goods in its own building. It uses several large, well-known warehouses (the crypto exchanges) to store some goods and make these bets. If one of these warehouses suddenly shuts down, gets robbed, or refuses to give the shop its goods back, the shop loses that portion of its assets. This directly impacts the shop’s ability to operate and could affect the value of USDe and the yield on sUSDe.
Lila: That makes it much clearer. So, the health of the exchanges Ethena uses is really important.
John: Extremely. Ethena diversifies its positions across multiple exchanges to mitigate this, but it remains a key risk factor intrinsic to its current model.
Expert Opinions / Analyses on Ethena and sUSDe
Lila: What are the crypto analysts and experts generally saying about Ethena? Is it seen as a revolutionary product or a ticking time bomb?
John: The sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with a healthy dose of scrutiny, as it should be for any novel DeFi protocol promising high yields.
Many analysts acknowledge the ingenuity of the “Internet Bond” concept and the potential for USDe to become a truly decentralized, censorship-resistant, scalable stablecoin. The yield generation mechanism, while complex, is seen as tapping into real, sustainable sources within the current crypto market structure (funding rates and staking rewards). Figures like Arthur Hayes have been very bullish, highlighting its potential to disrupt existing stablecoin models.
However, the same experts and many others also consistently point to the risks we’ve discussed. The reliance on centralized exchanges for hedging is a major point of contention for those prioritizing full decentralization. The sustainability of high yields dependent on often volatile funding rates is another common concern. Some draw parallels to past high-yield protocols, urging caution, while others argue Ethena’s collateralized and hedged model is fundamentally different from uncollateralized algorithmic stablecoins that have failed.
Lila: So, there aren’t any major red flags from reputable sources saying “stay away at all costs,” but more of a “this is innovative, potentially very rewarding, but understand the significant risks involved”?
John: That’s an excellent summary. Most credible analyses focus on dissecting the mechanics, highlighting the risk factors, and assessing the sustainability of the model rather than giving outright buy or sell recommendations. The key takeaway from most expert opinions is the importance of due diligence and understanding that the attractive yields come with a unique set of risks that are different from holding traditional stablecoins or even other DeFi assets.
Latest News & Roadmap Developments
Lila: We touched on some news earlier, like the Telegram integration. What other recent developments or roadmap highlights should people be aware of regarding Ethena and sUSDe?
John: There’s been a flurry of activity.
- ENA Token Launch & Airdrop: Earlier in 2024 (or as per timeline, say early 2025 if setting it prospectively as per Apify), Ethena launched its ENA governance token, accompanied by an airdrop (free distribution of tokens) to early users and participants. This was a major milestone for decentralizing governance.
- Multi-Chain Expansion: As we discussed, Ethena has been actively expanding USDe and sUSDe beyond Ethereum. Launches on BNB Chain and availability on platforms like Fraxtal were significant steps to increase accessibility and reduce transaction costs for users.
- TON Integration (tsUSDe): This is a big one. The strategic partnership with TON Foundation to bring USDe and a version of staked USDe (tsUSDe) to Telegram’s vast user base is under development and is seen as a major catalyst for adoption. The idea is to offer a dollar-pegged savings solution directly within the Telegram ecosystem. Some reports mentioned potential APYs (Annual Percentage Yields) like 10% for tsUSDe, though these are always subject to market conditions.
- Roadmap for 2025: As mentioned, their roadmap includes deeper dives into TradFi integrations and further scaling the protocol. The Defiant reported that Ethena’s ENA token saw a spike in interest following the release of its 2025 roadmap, which outlined these ambitious plans for sUSDe.
- Growing Total Value Locked (TVL): Ethena has seen rapid growth in its TVL (the total amount of assets locked in the protocol), indicating strong initial adoption and interest in USDe and sUSDe.
Lila: The expansion to other chains like BNB Chain and TON seems crucial for growth, right? Ethereum fees can be quite high for smaller transactions.
John: Absolutely. Making USDe and sUSDe available on more scalable and lower-fee blockchains like BNB Chain, Fraxtal, and TON is critical for attracting a broader user base. It allows users to mint, redeem, stake, and transact with USDe/sUSDe more affordably and efficiently, opening up its use cases for everyday payments and savings, especially in regions where even a few dollars in transaction fees can be prohibitive.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about sUSDe
Lila: This has been incredibly informative, John. Maybe we can cap it off with a quick FAQ section for people who want the key takeaways?
John: Excellent idea, Lila. Let’s run through some common questions.
Lila: Okay, first up: What exactly is USDe?
John: USDe is a synthetic dollar created by Ethena Labs. It aims to maintain a 1:1 value with the US dollar. Unlike stablecoins backed by fiat currency in a bank, USDe is backed by crypto assets (like staked Ether) and a corresponding short derivatives position to hedge against price volatility of those crypto assets.
Lila: And then, what is sUSDe?
John: sUSDe stands for Staked USDe. It’s what you receive when you deposit or “stake” your USDe into the Ethena protocol. sUSDe represents your staked USDe plus the yield it accumulates from the protocol’s revenue-generating activities. Its value is designed to increase over time relative to USDe, reflecting this earned yield.
Lila: How do I get sUSDe?
John: First, you need to acquire USDe. You can typically mint USDe on the Ethena platform by depositing approved collateral (like stETH), or you can buy USDe on a decentralized or centralized exchange where it’s listed. Once you have USDe in your crypto wallet, you can connect to the Ethena dApp (decentralized application) and use its staking function to convert your USDe into sUSDe.
Lila: What kind of yield can I expect from sUSDe, and where does it come from?
John: The yield on sUSDe is variable and depends on market conditions. It has historically been quite attractive, sometimes in the double-digit APY range, but this is not guaranteed. The yield primarily comes from two sources:
- Funding payments received from shorting perpetual futures contracts on crypto exchanges (part of the delta-neutral hedge).
- Staking rewards earned from the underlying collateral assets (e.g., yield from staked ETH like stETH).
The Ethena protocol passes this generated yield to sUSDe holders.
Lila: A big one: Is sUSDe safe?
John: sUSDe, like all DeFi products, comes with risks. While Ethena employs sophisticated mechanisms to maintain USDe’s peg and generate yield, potential risks include smart contract vulnerabilities, counterparty risk with exchanges, funding rates turning negative, and peg instability. It’s generally considered higher risk than holding fiat-backed stablecoins but offers potentially higher rewards. Users should do their own thorough research (DYOR) and understand these risks before participating.
Lila: What’s the unstaking period for sUSDe?
John: Currently, there is a 7-day unstaking period (also called a cooldown or unbonding period) when you want to convert your sUSDe back into USDe. During this time, your assets are locked and typically do not earn yield.
Lila: We mentioned it briefly, but what is the ENA token?
John: ENA is the native governance token of the Ethena protocol. Holders of ENA can participate in voting on key protocol parameters, upgrades, and other governance decisions, helping to shape the future direction of Ethena.
Lila: And one more, related to the Telegram news: What is tsUSDe?
John: tsUSDe refers to a version of Ethena’s staked USDe that is being integrated into The Open Network (TON) blockchain, which is closely associated with the Telegram messaging app. The goal is to allow Telegram users to easily access a yield-bearing, dollar-pegged asset within the TON ecosystem and Telegram interface, effectively offering a crypto-native savings account to potentially millions of users.
John: That covers the main points well, Lila. Ethena and sUSDe are undoubtedly innovative, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with synthetic assets and on-chain yield. However, the complexity and reliance on specific market conditions mean that users need to approach it with a clear understanding of how it works and the associated risks.
Lila: It’s definitely a project to watch. The idea of an “Internet Bond” is powerful, especially if they can manage the risks effectively and continue to innovate on integrations like the one with TON.
John: Agreed. The ambition is there, and the initial traction is undeniable. Time will tell how it navigates the volatile crypto landscape and the challenges of scaling such a system. As always, for our readers, remember that this information is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Always do your own thorough research before engaging with any crypto protocol.
Related Links & Further Reading
- Ethena Labs Official Website
- Ethena Protocol Documentation
- Ethena on X (formerly Twitter)
- Ethena Community Discord/Telegram