DeFi Saver

The DeFi Saver team has arrived in Hong Kong for Consensus HK, one of the blockchain industry's flagship events. **Key Details:** - Team members Nebojsa and Nat are on the ground for the entire week - Open to meetings and discussions about DeFi and DeFi Saver - Consensus HK runs February 18-20, organized by CoinDesk The event brings together leaders in blockchain, DeFi, and institutional finance. Those attending the conference can reach out to the DeFi Saver representatives to connect during the week. *Interested in meeting? Contact the team while they're in Hong Kong.*

DeFi Saver now supports PT srUSDe, the latest Pendle asset on Aave. **Key features include:** - One-transaction looping for leveraged positions - One-transaction unwinding to exit positions - One-transaction collateral or debt switching for optimization PT srUSDe is based on Strata Markets' over-collateralized, yield-bearing synthetic dollar, which is backed by Ethena's USDe. This integration allows users to manage their positions more efficiently without multiple transactions. The support follows DeFi Saver's pattern of adding new Pendle principal tokens as they become available on Aave.

**Liquity V2** provides competitive borrowing rates for ETH and liquid staking token (LST) positions. **Key features include:** - Instant leverage creation tools - Automated liquidation protection - Automated profit-taking options - Cost-effective borrowing against ETH and LSTs The platform positions itself as an affordable venue for users looking to leverage their Ethereum-based assets while managing risk through automation.

DeFi Saver has published a comprehensive guide detailing automation options for liquidation protection across eight major lending protocols. **Supported Protocols:** - Aave - Compound - Maker/Sky - Morpho - Fluid - Spark - CurveUSD - Liquity V2 Users can access detailed information about available automation features through the platform's [knowledge base](https://help.defisaver.com/features/automation). The service aims to reduce risks in DeFi lending by providing automated protection mechanisms for user positions.

**Market Volatility Response** During a turbulent weekend that saw over $5 billion in crypto liquidations across four days, DFS Automation demonstrated its protective capabilities: **48-Hour Performance Metrics:** - 🤖 1,227 automated adjustments executed - 🛡️ 467 unique positions automatically protected - 💱 $320 million in total leverage management swap volume **Platform Preferences:** - Arbitrum remains the most popular network for automation users - Aave continues as the top protocol choice for automated traders - Auto-repay (partial unwinding) is the most common automation option - Significant number of full stop-losses triggered due to market drop severity **Context:** DFS Automation recently expanded to support all Aave v3 positions across Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism - including EOA accounts without requiring smart wallet migration. Available automation options include automated leverage management, stop loss/take profit, and price-triggered boost/repay features. The platform has established itself as the leading automation solution for Ethereum DeFi lending protocols, helping users navigate market uncertainty with automated position management.

A new dashboard feature now provides users with a **comprehensive view of their savings** across all positions. Key features include: - Complete breakdown of all savings positions - Projected return tracking with flexible timeframes - Weekly, monthly, and yearly projection options The dashboard builds on existing portfolio statistics features, offering users **enhanced visibility** into their financial positions. Users can now monitor their savings performance with greater precision and planning capabilities. This update provides a centralized hub for tracking investment progress and making informed decisions about future savings strategies.

**Yearn V3 launches** with automated yield strategies that rotate between protocols to find optimal risk-adjusted returns. **New yield options now available:** - **Steakhouse Morpho vaults** - institutional-grade risk management from Morpho's largest stablecoin curator - **Spark Savings** - powered by Sky's Liquidity Layer, anchored to Sky Savings Rate with RWA backing - **Sky Ecosystem Savings Rate** - earn yield on USDS with instant redemptions The platform automatically allocates between different strategies including SKY, SPK, Aave, and Compound to maximize returns without user intervention. **Enhanced USDS options** include a Liquid Locker Compounder Vault that stakes in the USDS-1 vault while earning additional YFI rewards. Users don't need to take any action - the vaults handle strategy optimization automatically in the background.

Smart Savings has rolled out a comprehensive platform upgrade featuring: - **Redesigned interface** with improved user experience - **Expanded market access** for broader investment opportunities - **Enhanced analytics dashboard** providing clearer financial insights The update aims to streamline the savings experience while offering users better visibility into their investment performance. The platform continues to build on recent partner feature launches from earlier this month. *Ready to explore the upgraded savings tools?*

**DeFi Saver has activated its Sky Savings Rate zap**, now available through the platform's Trending page. The zap allows users to stake USDS tokens in a single transaction. This feature is part of DeFi Saver's broader Trending page initiative, which showcases popular DeFi strategies that can be executed through one-click zaps. **Key features:** - One-transaction USDS staking capability - Integration with Sky protocol's savings rate - Available on Ethereum mainnet The Trending page serves as a hub for the most popular strategies on DeFi Saver, combining strategy execution with protocol updates and news. [Access the Sky Savings Rate zap](https://app.defisaver.com/trending?chainId=1&zap=usds-staking)

**Sky Ecosystem** now provides a **4.25% APY** on unlimited assets through its Sky Savings Rate (SSR). **Key Features:** - Unlimited deposit amounts at fixed 4.25% rate - One-transaction deposits using any major stablecoin - DeFi Saver integration for seamless zaps **How it works:** Users can deposit any top stablecoin directly into SSR through DeFi Saver's zap feature, eliminating multiple transaction steps. This represents a decrease from the previous 6.5% rate offered on sUSDS upgrades from sDAI, but maintains the **transparent and predictable** rate structure Sky Ecosystem is known for. *Access the Sky Savings Rate through DeFi Saver for streamlined stablecoin yield farming.*