Background

Exactly Protocol

Exactly is a decentralized, non-custodial and open-source protocol that provides an autonomous interest rate market to lenders and borrowers while setting interest rates based on credit supply and demand, enabling users to frictionlessly exchange the time value of their crypto assets at both variables and fixed interest rates for the first time in DeFi.

Aside from taking loans and making deposits at variable interest rates from a Variable Rate Pool, Exactly enables users to do so at fixed rates through interaction with several Fixed Rate Pools, each representing a specific maturity date. Interest rates are determined based on the credit utilization rate of each Fixed Rate Pool.

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Exactly Protocol Bridges to Base via Hyperlane

Thu 2nd Jul 2026
Exactly Protocol has completed a bridge transaction to Base using Hyperlane infrastructure. The transaction was recorded on June 30, 2026, marking the protocol's cross-chain expansion. **Key Details:** - Bridge executed through [Hyperlane](https://explorer.hyperlane.xyz/message/0xb88c0dfdfe29ab093f3b5752c411e2f57e172e68181e88274ae2bd3eecb8b448) - Destination: Base network - Part of ongoing Superchain integration This follows Exactly's earlier announcement of Hyperlane support for Superchain bridging.

ABDK Consulting Completes Independent Audit of Cross-Chain Implementation

Thu 2nd Jul 2026
**ABDK Consulting has finalized an independent security audit** of a cross-chain implementation, with the full report now available on GitHub. **Key Details:** - The audit was completed on June 30, 2026 - Full documentation is accessible at: [ABDK EXA token cross-chain audit report](https://github.com/exactly/audits/blob/main/ABDK%20EXA%20token%20cross-chain%20(Mar-26).pdf) - This follows a pattern of security audits for cross-chain architectures in the DeFi space The completion of this audit represents an important step in validating the security of cross-chain token implementations.

🔵 EXA Token Goes Live on Base Network

Thu 2nd Jul 2026
**EXA token has been deployed on Base**, maintaining the same contract address as on OP Mainnet for consistent cross-chain identity. **Key Details:** - Contract address: [0x1e925de1c68ef83bd98ee3e130ef14a50309c01b](https://basescan.org/address/0x1e925de1c68ef83bd98ee3e130ef14a50309c01b) - Deployment approved through EXAIP-30 governance proposal - Total supply remains fixed at 10M EXA tokens across both Base and Optimism - No additional tokens will be minted from this deployment The cross-chain expansion completes the protocol's multi-chain strategy while preserving the token's total supply cap.

Exactly DAO Approves Protocol Split: Decentralized Core + Consumer App

Mon 18th May 2026
The Exactly DAO has approved **EXAIP-32**, a proposal that formally splits the project into two entities: - **Exactly Protocol** remains decentralized and DAO-governed - **NewCo** will operate the Exa App as a consumer-facing application designed to scale This reorganization, which was put to vote on May 16th, formalizes a structure where the protocol maintains its decentralized nature while enabling a separate company to build and scale consumer products on top of it. The approval follows the recent DAO decision to deploy the EXA token on Base, signaling continued development across both the protocol and application layers.

🚀 cbXRP Cap Hits $1.5M

Mon 20th Apr 2026
Following community approval of EXAIP-31, Exactly has successfully increased the cbXRP supply cap to $1.5 million on Base. **Key Details:** - Implementation completed on April 28, 2026 - Transaction verified on [Base blockchain](https://basescan.org/tx/0xc691c75bbecea2d237f15a4ae625d1c51d6f77e2651bbc2c2d78e100df4319e4) - Further increases planned over coming weeks, targeting $15M total cap **Timeline:** - April 18: Proposal introduced - April 25: Community vote passed - April 28: Implementation executed This expansion allows more users to utilize cbXRP as collateral within Exactly's lending protocol.
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🎯 Exactly DAO Greenlights EXA Token Launch on Base

Mon 30th Mar 2026
The Exactly DAO has approved the deployment of the EXA token on Base through proposal EXAIP-30. **Key Details:** - ✅ Governance vote passed successfully - 🚀 Token deployment coming soon - 🔗 Proposal link: [View on Snapshot](https://snapshot.box/#/s:gov.exa.eth/proposal/0x008937e16b35cf09b680436720ddee4804d07e1fa69192474fd9a3d031c25e51) **Timeline:** - March 27: Proposal announced - March 30: Voting commenced - April 2: Approval confirmed The EXA token will expand Exactly Protocol's presence to the Base network, following a community-driven governance process.

Exa Labs Q2-26 Development Funding Proposal Now Open for Vote

Mon 16th Mar 2026
**EXAIP-29 is now live for community voting** Exa Labs has submitted a proposal seeking funding to continue development work on the Exa App and support growth of the Exactly Protocol during Q2 2026. **Key details:** - Voting is currently open on [Snapshot](https://snapshot.box/#/s:gov.exa.eth/proposal/0x900acc1d237b981e34c3741830af9152b032dd921d1ed4b28577437a7376077e) - This follows the previous Q1-26 development plan (EXAIP-27) approved in December 2025 - The proposal outlines continued work on protocol development and ecosystem expansion Community members can review the full proposal details and cast their votes through the governance platform.

🏦 Fixed Rates Come to DeFi

Thu 12th Mar 2026
**Exactly Protocol is pushing fixed-rate lending as the next evolution in DeFi.** While variable rates dominate DeFi today, adjusting based on utilization, fixed rates offer predictable returns locked upfront - particularly valuable for treasury management and institutional capital. The protocol enables users to: - Lend and borrow at both variable and fixed interest rates - Choose from multiple Fixed Rate Pools, each with specific maturity dates - Access rates determined by credit utilization in each pool Exactly operates as a decentralized, non-custodial protocol with autonomous interest rate markets. The platform is now available for integration, positioning fixed-rate lending as DeFi's "next frontier" after solving variable rates.

🗳️ Voting Open: Exactly Protocol Security Partnership Renewal

Fri 6th Feb 2026
Exactly Protocol has opened voting on **EXAIP-28**, a proposal to renew its partnership with Hypernative Labs. The proposal seeks to extend the collaboration for: - Proactive security monitoring - Real-time threat detection This marks the second renewal of the partnership, following a similar proposal (EXAIP-23) in April 2025. [Vote on the proposal](https://snapshot.box/#/s:gov.exa.eth/proposal/0xafbc85774250966a60defb9ad79a296ca98a96e7b7f4da0399f75b99c5b3c428)

🗳️ EXAIP-27 Voting Open

Thu 4th Dec 2025
**EXAIP-27** is now live for community voting on Snapshot. The proposal seeks funding for **Exa Labs** to continue development work through Q1 2026, focusing on: - Exa App development - Exactly Protocol growth initiatives This follows the previous EXAIP-22 proposal from March 2025 that funded development activities for the year. Voting is currently open on the governance platform. Community members can review the full proposal details and cast their votes. [Vote on EXAIP-27](https://snapshot.box/#/s:gov.exa.eth/proposal/0x383bb45b5705754f6265477fc09dbc478a43fa43ce9f4c183397d1c0179d8c23)
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