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Maple x Base: Bringing Institutional Asset Management to the Masses

Maple's Strategic Expansion onto Coinbase's Layer 2 Network Democratizes High-Yield Credit Products for Everyday Users

January 22, 2026

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Quick Take
  • Maple brings over $17B in proven loan facilitation to Base, enabling millions of users to access institutional-grade onchain asset management and yield opportunities.
  • Launch includes flagship assets with upcoming Aave support for borrowing, looping strategies, and Chainlink-powered cross-chain bridging between Base and Ethereum.
  • This marks the start of more financial products on Base, aiming to drive new capital flows and make advanced finance inclusive for the masses.
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Maple Finance has announced its expansion onto Base, the Layer 2 network incubated by Coinbase. This launch aims to democratize access to institutional-grade onchain asset management, making high-quality credit and yield products available to one of the world's largest blockchain communities.

Maple's entry into the Base ecosystem provides direct reach to millions of active users and developers, creating a robust new distribution channel for its sophisticated financial tools. With Base's scalable infrastructure, Maple is poised to integrate seamlessly, offering users enhanced opportunities for yield generation and asset utilization.

The decision to launch now comes at a pivotal moment for onchain asset management. Industry experts note that the underlying infrastructure has matured sufficiently for mainstream adoption, paving the way for platforms like Maple to scale effectively. Backed by over five years of operational experience, Maple has already facilitated more than $17 billion in loans, establishing a track record of reliability in technical, operational, and legal frameworks.

"Maple delivers the full stack: institutional-grade infrastructure that's proven and ready for the masses," the announcement highlights. This expansion allows Base users to leverage Maple's assets, driving higher yields and practical utility within the ecosystem.

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