Aave V3 Launches on Plasma Blockchain with Six Initial Assets

**PayPal USD (PYUSD) incentives are now active** on the Ethereum Core market, allowing users to earn rewards by supplying the stablecoin. The incentive program is distributed through **Merkl**, a rewards distribution platform. Users can participate by: - Supplying PYUSD to the Ethereum Core market - Earning incentives through the automated distribution system - Accessing rewards via the [Merkl platform](https://app.merkl.xyz/opportunities/ethereum/MULTILOG_DUTCH/0x559bb05b8f019aefd579d5a8d6e307520eb51c1b) This launch expands earning opportunities for PYUSD holders within the DeFi ecosystem, providing additional yield on their stablecoin holdings through lending market participation.

The financial world is undergoing a fundamental shift as traditional systems increasingly adopt blockchain technology. **Key developments:** - Major financial institutions are integrating onchain solutions - Traditional banking services are being rebuilt on decentralized protocols - This represents a structural change rather than a temporary trend The movement suggests that blockchain infrastructure is becoming mature enough to handle enterprise-level financial operations. This transition could reshape how we think about banking, lending, and financial services globally. *This is just the beginning of a larger transformation in global finance.*

**GHO stablecoin** can now be bridged to Ink Network using Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). - Bridge integration powered by **Chainlink CCIP** infrastructure - Expansion enables GHO access on Ink blockchain - Additional Ink Network features planned for future release **Ethereum limit orders** are now live, allowing users to set conditional trades that execute automatically when price targets are reached. These updates expand GHO's multi-chain presence and enhance trading capabilities for Ethereum users.

**Fintechs are integrating DeFi directly into their platforms** to offer new financial services like saving, payments, and lending. **Aave is enabling this shift** by providing the infrastructure for embedded DeFi solutions. The protocol allows fintech companies to: - Move from standalone apps to backend integration systems - Reduce costs through vertical integration - Capture more onchain money flows - Strengthen customer relationships This approach helps fintechs **scale embedded finance** while reducing dependence on third-party services. [Read the full blog post](https://aave.com/blog/embedded-defi) for technical details on implementation.

Aave has activated **limit orders** on its swap feature, powered by CoW Swap integration. The feature is currently **live on Arbitrum**, with additional networks planned for future rollout. - Users can now set specific price targets for token swaps - Integration leverages CoW Swap's MEV protection technology - Expands Aave's DeFi toolkit beyond lending and borrowing This addition gives Aave users more **trading flexibility** while maintaining the protocol's focus on decentralized finance infrastructure.