PayPal USD Incentives Now Live on Ethereum Core Market via Merkl

馃挵 PYUSD Rewards Activated

By Aave
Oct 6, 2025, 2:25 PM
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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

This launch expands earning opportunities for PYUSD holders within the DeFi ecosystem, providing additional yield on their stablecoin holdings through lending market participation.​

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