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The Ethereum Foundation (EF)<\/a> has quietly taken a tactical step into DeFi by borrowing $2 million in GHO stablecoins using wrapped ETH (wETH) as collateral on the Aave<\/a> protocol.<\/p>\n

Marc Zeller, founder of the Aavechan Initiative, shared<\/a> the development on May 29, noting that the Foundation's use of GHO aligns with Aave's core value proposition, enabling ETH<\/a> holders to unlock liquidity without exiting their positions.<\/p>\n

He said:<\/p>\n

“They didn\u2019t have to sell a single ETH to fund their objectives. Aave is designed for holders with conviction.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Stani Kulechov<\/a>, founder of Aave Protocol, echoed<\/a> this sentiment. He highlighted that the EF is supplying ETH and borrowing on Aave, calling it a demonstration of DeFi's complete utility cycle.<\/p>\n

The Ethereum Foundation has not officially commented on the transaction as of press time.<\/p>\n

However, the crypto community has broadly supported the strategy, viewing it as a prudent approach to treasury management and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n

Maksym Blazhkun, the co-founder of WeNode, said:<\/p>\n

“Borrowing without selling \u2014 that\u2019s DeFi conviction in action. Ethereum Foundation playing it smart with Aave.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to DeFillama data, Aave is Ethereum's dominant DeFi lending protocol, with over $43 billion in total value locked (TVL). GHO is Aave's native overcollateralized stablecoin and currently has a circulating supply of $249 million.<\/p>\n

\"AAVE
AAVE's Growth (Source: Token Terminal)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to blockchain analytics firm Token Terminal, active lending and GHO issuance are critical metrics that correlate directly with Aave DAO's ability to generate revenue.<\/p>\n

Ethereum Foundation's revamp<\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, this loan move follows EF's recent efforts to reshape its treasury strategy after extended community complaints.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the Foundation deployed 50,000 ETH across multiple DeFi platforms<\/a>. That included a February deposit of 30,800 ETH into Aave, split between its core market and Aave Prime. Additional allocations included 10,000 ETH to MakerDAO's Spark<\/a> and 4,200 ETH to Compound<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The borrowing reflects a strategic shift away from liquidating ETH to finance operations. Instead, EF is now tapping into DeFi lending to maintain its holdings while generating yield.<\/p>\n

This approach also distances the Foundation from the criticism it faced in January, when it sold 300 ETH worth nearly $1 million.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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