Background

Cyan

Cyan, the Buy Now, Pay Later service for the metaverse, is the first protocol to provide financing options for purchasing NFTs. The protocol also provides re-collateralized loans on NFTs and Vaults for capital providers to earn a yield on financing these assets. Installing the Cyan Extension into Chrome provides a native experience on major NFT marketplaces, providing the ability to finance on the spot. An SDK is available as well for developers looking to integrate with the protocol easily.

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BAYC Holder Secures $5,956 Loan Through Cyan Protocol

Mon 9th Feb 2026
A Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT holder has taken out a **$5,956 USDC loan** against BAYC #2931 through the Cyan protocol. This marks another instance of the same holder utilizing Cyan's lending services to **optimize capital efficiency** while maintaining ownership of their NFT. The loan demonstrates continued adoption of NFT-backed financing, allowing collectors to access liquidity without selling their digital assets. Cyan enables users to leverage their NFTs as collateral for loans, providing an alternative to traditional selling when capital is needed.
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Cyan Provides Alternative Access Link for Ethereal Platform

Mon 9th Feb 2026
Cyan has shared an alternative access link for users experiencing connectivity issues with their Ethereal platform at https://ethereal.usecyan.com/. This follows a pattern of the protocol providing backup access methods, similar to previous instances where alternative links were made available for their services. The move ensures continuous access to Cyan's Buy Now, Pay Later services for NFT purchases and re-collateralized NFT loans.

Cyan Launches NFT Rewards Program with First Lil Pudgy Claim

Mon 9th Feb 2026
Cyan protocol recorded its first user claiming rewards against their Lil Pudgy NFT. The platform treats NFTs as balance sheet assets that holders can unlock liquidity from while maintaining ownership. **Key Details:** - Users can earn rewards by using the protocol at [ethereal.usecyan.com](http://ethereal.usecyan.com) - The platform enables NFT holders to access liquidity while retaining airdrops and whitelists - Cyan is seeking community input on which NFT collections to reward next The protocol offers Buy Now, Pay Later services and re-collateralized loans for NFT holders.

Mutant Ape Yacht Club Returns to BNPL Spotlight

Fri 6th Feb 2026
Two Mutant Ape Yacht Club NFTs have recently utilized financing options: - **MAYC #21210** was purchased through a Buy Now, Pay Later arrangement - **MAYC #7969** holder secured a loan for 1,077 USDC The collection, which hasn't been as prominent in recent deal flow, is showing renewed activity in the NFT financing space. Both transactions demonstrate continued demand for flexible payment options in the NFT market, even for established collections like Mutant Ape Yacht Club.
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🦍 BAYC Owner Unlocks 2.32 ETH

Mon 15th Dec 2025
**Bored Ape #3180** was used as collateral for a **2.32 ETH loan** on Cyan this week. The move demonstrates how NFT holders can **unlock capital efficiency** rather than keeping valuable assets idle. Cyan's lending platform allows users to: - Use NFTs as loan collateral - Access liquidity without selling - Maintain ownership of digital assets This follows similar activity, with **BAYC #7896** securing a $31,500 loan earlier this month on the same platform.
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Bored Ape Holder Secures $10,791 USDC Loan Against NFT #6939

Thu 13th Nov 2025
**Another Bored Ape NFT loan completed** - A holder borrowed 10,791 USDC against Bored Ape #6939 through Cyan's lending platform. **Growing trend among BAYC holders** - This follows a pattern of Bored Ape owners accessing liquidity without selling their NFTs. Recent loans include: - 10,767 USDC against #2931 (Nov 11) - 7,241 USDC against #1362 (Oct 20) **Key benefits for NFT holders:** - Access liquidity while keeping ownership - Retain rights to future airdrops - Avoid selling valuable assets Cyan enables NFT owners to unlock their assets' value through collateralized loans, providing an alternative to outright sales.
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🔒 NFT Liquidity Hack

Thu 13th Nov 2025
**Cyan enables NFT holders to access liquidity without selling their assets**, particularly targeting Hypurr NFT owners who are waiting for potential airdrops. **Key benefits:** - Access cash from your NFT while keeping ownership - Retain eligibility for all future airdrops - No need to sell valuable NFTs This solution addresses a common dilemma in the NFT space where holders want liquidity but don't want to miss out on potential rewards or lose their digital assets. **Perfect for collectors** who believe their NFTs will receive airdrops but need immediate access to funds.

Hypurr NFT Holders Can Access $KNTQ Airdrop While Maintaining Liquidity Through Cyan Wallet

Mon 27th Oct 2025
**Hypurr NFT holders** can now claim their **$KNTQ airdrop** while maintaining access to their NFT's liquidity. **Key Benefits:** - Access NFT liquidity without selling - Keep all future airdrops - Maintain ownership of Hypurr NFTs Cyan Wallet enables holders to unlock their NFT's value while retaining ownership rights and airdrop eligibility. This solution addresses the common dilemma of choosing between liquidity and holding valuable NFTs for potential rewards. Hypurr NFTs are positioned as prime candidates for **HyperEVM airdrops**, making this liquidity solution particularly valuable for long-term holders.

🐧 Pudgy Penguins Holder Borrows $10K Against NFT

Thu 2nd Oct 2025
A Pudgy Penguins holder borrowed **9,969 USDC** against their NFT #1851 through Cyan's lending platform. This follows a pattern of active NFT utilization, with previous loans including: - 13,651 USDC against Pudgy Penguins #5503 - 4.79 ETH against Pudgy Penguins #7054 **Key developments:** - Cyan now offers loans on Hypurr NFTs from Hyperliquid - Borrowers keep all airdrops and rewards - BNPL for Hyperliquid NFTs launching soon The platform encourages NFT holders to **unlock liquidity** without selling their assets, turning idle collections into working capital.
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Cyan Wallet Launches NFT Lending with Airdrop Retention

Thu 9th Oct 2025
**Cyan Wallet** introduces NFT-backed lending while preserving users' airdrop and reward eligibility. **Key Features:** - Borrow against NFT collections without losing potential airdrops - Seamless integration with existing lending platform - **Seven independent security audits** backing the platform **Security & Trust:** - Operating since 2023 with established user base - Focus on both security and user experience - Comprehensive audit coverage for asset protection The wallet targets NFT holders seeking liquidity without sacrificing future reward opportunities in the evolving digital asset space.
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