Aave Labs Launches Consumer App That Hides DeFi Behind Fintech Interface

Privy has launched **Privy Earn**, a new feature that enables fintechs and applications built on its wallet infrastructure to offer Aave yield opportunities to their users. This integration allows the 2,000+ developers building on Privy's APIs to provide decentralized yield options directly within their applications. With Privy powering over 95 million wallets and processing billions of dollars monthly, the move significantly expands access to Aave's lending protocol. **Key points:** - Fintechs can now embed Aave yield into their user experience - Builds on Privy's existing wallet infrastructure - Expands DeFi yield access to mainstream fintech applications The launch represents a bridge between traditional fintech user experiences and decentralized finance protocols, making yield-generating opportunities more accessible to non-crypto-native users.

**Aave launches incentive program for GHO on Plasma market** Suppliers of GHO can now earn rewards on the Aave Plasma market. The incentive program is officially live, allowing users to deposit GHO and receive additional returns. **Key details:** - Rewards active for GHO suppliers - Available on Aave's Plasma market - Simple process: supply GHO to start earning This follows similar incentive programs on other networks, including Avalanche where GHO suppliers previously earned up to 13.08% APY. [Start earning on Aave](https://app.aave.com/)

A new audit contest is available on Sherlock's platform. Security researchers and auditors can participate in **Contest 1209** to identify vulnerabilities and earn rewards. - Contest accessible at [Sherlock platform](https://audits.sherlock.xyz/contests/1209) - Open for community participation - Part of ongoing security review process This follows previous contest activity, indicating continued focus on protocol security through community-driven auditing.

**Aave V4** has entered its **open security review phase** on Sherlock DeFi, marking a key milestone in the protocol's development. The review invites participation from: - Previous Aave auditors - Developers familiar with lending-pool mechanics - Security researchers interested in DeFi protocols This follows Aave Labs' September roadmap announcement, which outlined the final stages before V4's launch including public documentation, testnet deployment, and codebase release. The open review represents a **community-driven approach** to protocol security, allowing experienced auditors to contribute to one of DeFi's most significant upgrades.

**MetaMask's mUSD stablecoin** has been listed on Ethereum Core and Linea Build markets, expanding lending options for users. - Users can now **supply and borrow mUSD** on both platforms - This marks continued expansion for mUSD, the first stablecoin from a self-custodial wallet - Previously announced integration with Linea ecosystem for seamless on-ramps and swaps The listing provides new **DeFi lending opportunities** with MetaMask's native stablecoin across multiple networks.