Financial Super Apps Integrate Morpho Protocol for Enhanced Lending

**Morpho Vaults V2** has officially launched as a new open-source standard for asset curation. **Key Features:** - Live now on Ethereum with multi-chain expansion planned - Builds on the success of previous versions that secured 50%+ of ERC-4626 vault deposits - Designed to power the future of decentralized asset management **Background Context:** - Follows Morpho Vaults 1.1, which introduced curator improvements and broader B2B integrations - Part of Morpho's cross-chain vision spanning 20+ networks - Vaults have become the new standard for asset curation in DeFi The launch represents a significant milestone in decentralized finance infrastructure, providing enhanced tools for asset managers and curators across multiple blockchain networks. [Read full announcement](https://morpho.org/blog/morpho-vaults-v2-a-new-standard-for-asset-curation/)

**Makina Season 0** has launched, featuring Pre-Launch Machines powered by Morpho that offer multiple reward streams: - **Exclusive yield** from Morpho Vaults - **MAK Points** for upcoming token drop - **Tickets** providing access to Makina's ICO This builds on Morpho's existing **Katana Flywheel** program, which distributes 250M KAT rewards over 2 years. The platform offers: - Curated vaults from partners like Gauntlet and Steakhouse - Borrowing options for USDC, USDT & AUSD - Over $210M in pre-deposited liquidity Morpho operates as a lending protocol optimizer, improving rates for both suppliers and borrowers while maintaining the same risk parameters as underlying protocols like Aave and Compound. *Explore Makina's Pre-Launch Machines to start earning multiple reward types.*

**Institutional DeFi Access Simplified** Narval's DeFi Gateway now offers direct custodian access to Morpho lending protocol for institutional clients. **Key Benefits:** - Direct institutional access to optimized lending rates - Custodial-grade security for DeFi participation - Streamlined gateway for professional investors This integration builds on Morpho's strategy of giving partners infrastructure ownership, following their collaboration with Coinbase. **What This Means:** Institutions can now access Morpho's enhanced lending rates through secure custodial infrastructure, removing traditional barriers to DeFi participation.

**SheFi Summit Singapore** is happening October 3, powered by Morpho lending protocol. The event targets **onchain trailblazers** and features @kugusha explaining why Morpho will power the financial world. - Morpho optimizes lending rates on top of protocols like Aave and Compound - Improves rates for both suppliers and borrowers - Maintains same liquidity and risk parameters Tickets available at [luma.com/shefisummitsg](https://luma.com/shefisummitsg)