Launch of Osprey Secured Credit Pool on Maple

MapleDAO has published the results of a recent governance proposal on Snapshot. Community members can now view the outcome of the vote and see how the DAO decided on the proposal. - **Proposal results**: Available onchain via [Snapshot](https://snapshot.org/#/s:mapledao.eth/proposal/0xce5c0b3e759cd071a5412d7935b2408db9def2ecc4f754764f5c2f08055ff3a5) - **Transparency**: All voting data is publicly accessible for community review The vote represents another step in MapleDAO's decentralized governance process, allowing token holders to shape the protocol's direction.

Maple Finance has implemented a rules-based buyback program for SYRUP tokens after MIP-021 passed with 99.97% approval from token holders. **Key Details:** - Buybacks scale with protocol revenue: - 10% of monthly revenue under $1.5M - 20% from $1.5M-$2M - 30% above $2M - First buybacks begin in August 2026 - All transactions will be tracked on Maple's Transparency Dashboard - Program approved through onchain governance by SYRUP holders - Initial implementation period: 6 months The structured approach replaces previous ad-hoc buyback practices with a transparent, revenue-linked model.

Maple Finance published a comprehensive breakdown addressing community questions about SYRUP token mechanics and the slowdown in SSF buybacks during 2026. The report covers: - How Maple's protocol architecture functions - Revenue distribution mechanisms - Reasons behind reduced buyback activity in 2026 - Upcoming rules-based model for transparency Maple is introducing new tools for token holders: - Dedicated dashboard for tracking metrics - Regular reporting schedule - Clear framework for future buyback decisions This follows previous governance discussions, including MIP-018 which proposed increasing buybacks from 20% to 25% of revenue when the protocol reached $15M ARR. [Read the full breakdown](https://maple.finance/insights/what-syrup-holders-actually-hold)

Core Foundation and Maple International Operations have reached a complete settlement, with all claims mutually released between the parties. **Key Points:** - Full and final settlement concluded between Core Foundation and Maple - All legal claims have been mutually released - Maple will now focus on launching syrupBTC - Company returns attention to growing onchain capital markets The settlement resolves a dispute that emerged in late 2025 regarding a pilot program for BTC Yield. At that time, Maple had defended lender rights and denied wrongdoing. [Full settlement details](https://maple.finance/insights/core-foundation-and-maple-international-operations-spc-reach-full-and-final-settlement)

Maple has issued a new **$100 million institutional loan backed by Bitcoin**. This transaction demonstrates continued institutional demand for on-chain capital solutions. - The loan represents Maple's ongoing efforts to facilitate large-scale capital inflows - Follows previous institutional lending activity, including $100M in new loans originated in January - Reflects growing institutional appetite for digital asset-backed financing Maple continues to position itself as a key player in institutional on-chain lending infrastructure.