Spark Reports $45.4M Q4 Returns, Unveils Tri-Party Lending Growth Strategy
Spark Reports $45.4M Q4 Returns, Unveils Tri-Party Lending Growth Strategy
💰 Spark's secret weapon
Spark generated $45.4M in gross returns during Q4 2025, marking a notable quarter for the DAI-centric protocol.
New Growth Initiatives:
- Tri-party lending mechanisms introduced as a key expansion area
- New pool initiatives launched to diversify revenue streams
- Builds on Q3's strong performance of $53.01M gross revenue and $12.12M net profit
Revenue Sources:
- Spark Liquidity Layer spread earnings
- SparkLend reserve factors
- Market curation performance fees
- USDS distribution rewards (0.6% from Sky)
- Treasury yield management
The protocol continues expanding its product suite while maintaining its focus on the MakerDAO ecosystem. Full financial breakdown and strategic analysis available in the detailed Q4 report.
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Spark recorded $45.4M in gross returns in Q4 2025 and identified new growth drivers. What new growth drivers emerged? Check out tri-party lending and new pool initiatives in Spark's Q4 2025 financial report. paragraph.com/@spark-11/spar…
Spark’s Q4 2025 financial report is out! Below please find the full breakdown of the protocol’s performance, with detailed analysis of revenues, costs, and treasury growth. Key highlights: - Gross protocol returns: $45.4M (aggregate returns across all protocol components) -
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