Gearbox Launches Permissionless Lending on Somnia Network

⚙️ Somnia Gets Lending

By Gearbox
Dec 4, 2025, 3:36 PM
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Gearbox now powers lending markets on Somnia Network, a high-throughput Layer 1 blockchain designed to bring millions of users onchain.​

Key Features:

  • Institutional-grade lending infrastructure for no-code market creation
  • Saves millions in development costs and years in time-to-market
  • Battle-tested protocol with no security incidents since 2021

Live Markets:

  • SOMI and USDC.​e lending now available
  • Powering Invariant Group's onchain lending business
  • Simple process: deposit assets, earn yield, withdraw anytime

No Complexity:

  • No impermanent loss, fees, or lock-ups
  • Truly passive lending experience
  • EVM-compatible across 25+ networks

Start lending on Somnia

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