BENQI Unveils Future Plans at Avalanche Summit LATAM

**BENQI**, the Avalanche-based DeFi protocol, has secured a position in the **top 5** on the Retro9000 C-chain leaderboard. This achievement comes as the Avalanche Foundation's Retro9000 program continues its first round, which concludes on March 31st. The program ranks protocols based on specific criteria outlined by the foundation. **Key Points:** - BENQI climbed into top 5 rankings on Retro9000 C-chain leaderboard - Achievement confirmed by Avalanche Foundation updates - First round of rankings ends March 31st BENQI operates two main protocols on Avalanche: the Liquidity Market (BLM) for lending and borrowing, and Liquid Staking (BLS) for tokenized AVAX staking. Users can review the latest Retro9000 round updates and ranking methodology through the Avalanche Foundation's official channels.

BENQI, the Avalanche-based DeFi protocol, now allows users to access its yields from nearly any major blockchain network. **Key Points:** - Users can now interact with BENQI's lending and liquid staking yields across multiple chains - Expands accessibility beyond Avalanche's native ecosystem - Simplifies cross-chain DeFi participation for yield seekers BENQI operates two main products: the Liquidity Market (BLM) for lending and borrowing, and Liquid Staking (BLS) for tokenized staked AVAX. This cross-chain integration removes barriers for users on other networks to participate in Avalanche's DeFi ecosystem.

BENQI has integrated with Enso to enable direct deposits into BENQI Lending from multiple blockchain networks. **Key Features:** - Users can now deposit assets into BENQI Lending directly from wallets on other major chains - Cross-chain functionality includes Avalanche, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and additional networks - Single streamlined interface for supplying assets and repaying loans across multiple chains - Integration removes the need to bridge assets manually before accessing BENQI yields The integration simplifies access to BENQI's DeFi lending protocol by eliminating traditional cross-chain barriers.

Core wallet has launched a new borrowing feature powered by BENQI and Aave, expanding its DeFi capabilities beyond the lending markets introduced in October 2025. **Key Features:** - Direct access to BENQI and Aave protocols from Core wallet - No bridging or network switching required - Seamless integration with existing Core Earn functionality **Background:** This builds on Core's October 2025 integration with BENQI's lending markets, which allowed users to deposit stablecoins and earn yield directly from their wallets. The addition of borrowing functionality completes the lending-borrowing cycle within the Core ecosystem. **About the Protocols:** - **BENQI**: Avalanche-based DeFi protocol offering lending markets and liquid staking - **Aave**: Leading multi-chain lending protocol The integration eliminates friction for users seeking to access DeFi borrowing services while maintaining custody through their Core wallet.

**Anchorage Digital has integrated BENQI's liquid staking solution**, enabling institutional clients to stake AVAX and mint sAVAX directly through their platform. **Key Integration Benefits:** - Seamless AVAX staking and sAVAX minting for institutional clients - Access to Avalanche's liquid staking ecosystem at institutional scale - Built on sAVAX's proven reliability and composability **BENQI's Growing Dominance:** - 23.3M AVAX currently staked (+5.7M month-over-month) - sAVAX represents 4.3% of all AVAX in circulation - Over 63,000 active stakers using the protocol This partnership extends **institutional-grade access** to Avalanche DeFi, allowing clients to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity for other DeFi activities across the ecosystem.