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 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.

Bored Ape Owner Secures $12,470 USDC Loan Through Cyan Protocol

Mon 1st Sep 2025
A Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT holder used their **#7334 Ape as collateral** to secure a $12,470 USDC loan through Cyan's lending protocol. This represents a slight increase from the previous week's largest loan of $11,474 USDC against Ape #2600. **Key highlights:** - Cyan enables NFT owners to unlock liquidity from their digital assets - Users can generate income from their NFT holdings rather than simply holding them - The protocol provides financing options specifically designed for the NFT market The trend shows consistent demand for **NFT-backed lending**, with Bored Ape holders actively leveraging their assets for capital access.
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Cyan Protocol Joins TrueFi Ecosystem

Thu 21st Aug 2025
Cyan, a Buy Now Pay Later service for NFTs, has been integrated into the TrueFi ecosystem during Q2. This strategic merger aims to enhance product development capabilities. - Integration completed in Q2 2025 - Focus remains on product excellence - Community call scheduled for Wednesday at 6pm UTC *Join the @TrueFiDAO report call* to learn more about this integration and future developments.

ApeCoin Staking Migration to ApeChain Announced

Thu 17th Apr 2025
ApeCoin is sunsetting its mainnet staking operations as part of a planned migration to ApeChain. Key updates: - All staking positions will be automatically freed for migration - New staking system on ApeChain will support Shadow NFTs - Migration deadline: April 15, 2025 - Users must move $APE to ApeChain and re-stake to continue earning rewards - BAYC/MAYC/BAKC Shadows will be supported **Action Required**: Prepare to migrate your staked $APE to continue earning rewards on ApeChain.

Cyan BNPL Service Continues Facilitating Lil Pudgys NFT Purchases

Tue 11th Mar 2025
Cyan's Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service continues to facilitate NFT purchases, with multiple Lil Pudgys finding new owners in recent months. The service allows collectors to acquire NFTs through: - Initial downpayment - Flexible payment plans - Seamless marketplace integration Recent successful transactions include Pudgy Penguins #5398, demonstrating growing adoption of BNPL solutions in the NFT space. The service aims to make NFT collecting more accessible by removing upfront liquidity constraints. Want to explore BNPL for NFTs? Visit [Cyan's platform](https://cyan.xyz) to learn more.
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