In the development process of a certain public chain ecosystem, lending DeFi protocols play a more critical role than imagined.

Take a leading lending protocol as an example. It’s not just about connecting depositors and borrowers. In fact, the stable applications running within the entire ecosystem all rely on a reliable, long-term operational lending market for support.

Liquidity may seem intangible, but it is the key to whether various on-chain products can operate normally. With sufficient lending infrastructure, developers can confidently build new innovations—financial derivatives, strategy tools, and various applications become possible.

The same applies to users. You can participate in more on-chain opportunities through the lending market without selling your assets. This mutually reinforcing effect greatly amplifies the value of a single protocol. A stable lending layer has essentially become the trust foundation of the entire ecosystem.