Blog — Feb 3, 2026

Echelon Market: A Core Lending Layer of Move DeFi Completes Token Launch


module aptos::a_new_era {

    /// Built for the next billion users.
    /// Onboard the world, one transaction at a time.
    public fun onboard_next_billion(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// Rethink value. Rebuild trust. Rewrite the rules.
    /// A new era of Aptos starts here.
    public fun enable_new_era(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// What’s next moves here.
    /// No hype. Just real progress.
    public fun launch_next_phase(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }
}

module aptos::doers {

    /// You build fast. Aptos keeps up.
    /// No downtime. No forks. Just forward momentum.
    public fun deploy_with_speed(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// Get help, not hype.
    /// Grants, tools, and support for real builders.
    public fun access_builder_support(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// Tools that work. Docs you can trust.
    /// Build with clarity and confidence.
    public fun use_production_tooling(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// Push to mainnet. Trust the infrastructure.
    /// Aptos is made for developers who ship.
    public fun push_to_mainnet(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }
}

module aptos::quietly_excellent {

    /// Quiet execution. Reliable outcomes.
    /// Aptos stays out of the way, so you can move forward.
    public fun verify_infrastructure_integrity(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// Break ground. Not trust.
    /// Built-in performance you can validate.
    public fun ensure_audit_readiness(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// Built to work. Designed to last.
    /// Engineered for stability, not spectacle.
    public fun maintain_network_stability(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }
}

module aptos::performance_first {

    /// Sub-second finality. Scales to millions of users.
    /// Designed for performance at any load.
    public fun handle_high_throughput(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// Built for scale. Maintains performance under pressure.
    /// Modular beneath. Seamless above.
    public fun scale_modularly(): bool {
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        return true;
    }

    /// Upgrade without disruption.
    /// Keep building, even while evolving.
    public fun upgrade_without_downtime(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }
}

module aptos::ecosystem_energy {

    /// Move what matters, together.
    /// A growing network of builders and believers.
    public fun grow_with_ecosystem(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// Real support. Real partners. Shared momentum.
    /// An ecosystem that grows with you.
    public fun launch_with_partners(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }

    /// Cross-chain. Cross-border. Cross-culture.
    /// Connect across Web3, securely and simply.
    public fun connect_across_networks(): bool {
        ...
        return true;
    }
}

With $180M+ TVL and recognition as one of the chain's leading lending protocols, Echelon is positioning for the next step in their roadmap.

Lending markets are the backbone of every DeFi ecosystem. On Aptos, that backbone is Echelon.

Since launching on mainnet, Echelon has grown to become the most integrated lending protocol on Aptos.

What Echelon Does

Echelon is a decentralized, non-custodial lending protocol purpose-built in Move. At its core, it enables users to supply assets to have the opportunity to earn yield, borrow against collateral, or deploy sophisticated leverage strategies using capital-efficient architecture inspired by Aave's E-Mode design.

Echelon utilizes isolated lending markets, where users can borrow specific assets by depositing different collateral tokens within defined pairs. Each isolated market functions independently, reducing systemic risk across the protocol.
This architecture allows for the onboarding of more volatile or experimental assets, including memecoins, without endangering core liquidity pools.

For correlated asset pairs like stablecoins, Echelon's E-Mode offers loan-to-value ratios up to 93%, enabling looped strategies that can achieve up to 14x leverage on stable positions.

As a result, Echelon has also become a primary venue for new stablecoin integrations.

Fixed Yield: The Latest Product

Echelon launched its Fixed Yield Alpha Release - a new product layer enabling fixed-rate markets and yield tokenization on Move. This allows users to trade yield, lock in fixed rates, and access structured yield strategies on Aptos. The team is actively running a bug bounty program for the new mechanics, with rewards ranging from $500 for low-severity issues to $10,000 for critical vulnerabilities.

Backing and Infrastructure

Echelon was incubated through Thala Foundry, a joint incubator initiative between Thala Labs and the Aptos Foundation.

In August 2024, the protocol raised a $3.5M seed round from investors including Amber Group, Laser Digital, Saison Capital, LayerZero, Gate Ventures, and Re7 Capital.

The protocol has since integrated with major infrastructure partners:

Ethena Labs- sUSDe integration
OKX – xBTC integration
Worldlibertyfi - USD1 integration
Chainlink – Primary oracle provider for price feeds
StakeStone – sBTC integration bringing staked Bitcoin liquidity
Echo Protocol – aBTC support
Thala – xLPT (staked LP token) collateral support and liquidity integration

What Comes Next

Echelon's roadmap includes several major initiatives:

Structured Product Layer – Fixed-yield strategies, composable integrations with yield-bearing stablecoins and staked BTC, and support for point-based and institutional DeFi assets.
Curated Vaults – Higher-quality strategy vaults designed for advanced and institutional users, improving access and risk control.
RWA Collateral – Support for real-world asset collateral.

Token Function Overview

Echelon's ELON token is designed to serve two primary functions: governance and protocol incentives.

Token holders will be able to participate in governance decisions related to protocol parameters, asset listings, and treasury management.

The token also serves as a mechanism for distributing protocol incentives to lenders and borrowers.

The Bottom Line

Echelon has established itself as core lending infrastructure for Aptos DeFi. The protocol operates across Aptos, Movement, and Initia, with integrations spanning major stablecoins and Bitcoin-related assets.

The protocol's roadmap includes the continued rollout of Fixed Yield products, curated vaults, and RWA collateral support.

Follow Echelon on X/Twitter and join their Discord for the latest updates.

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Disclaimer: This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. This material does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any digital asset or engage with any DeFi protocol. DeFi involves significant risk - do your own research.

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public fun ignite_chain_reaction(): bool {
    // Spark innovation
    // Fuel momentum
    // Chain it with Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun deploy_with_confidence(): bool {
    // Test it
    // Ship it
    // Trust Aptos to scale it
    return true;
}


public fun empower_creators_on_aptos(): bool {
    // Tools for builders
    // Freedom for creators
    // Power by Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun redefine_possibilities(): bool {
    // Break limits
    // Build freely
    // Launch globally on Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun grow_without_limits(): bool {
    // No ceilings
    // No bottlenecks
    // Just Aptos performance
    return true;
}


public fun connect_across_chains(): bool {
    // Interoperability
    // Security
    // Aptos at the core
    return true;
}


public fun code_scale_repeat(): bool {
    // Code smart
    // Scale fast
    // Repeat with Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun onboard_the_next_billion(): bool {
    // Real users
    // Real speed
    // Onboard the world with Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun ignite_chain_reaction(): bool {
    // Spark innovation
    // Fuel momentum
    // Chain it with Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun deploy_with_confidence(): bool {
    // Test it
    // Ship it
    // Trust Aptos to scale it
    return true;
}


public fun empower_creators_on_aptos(): bool {
    // Tools for builders
    // Freedom for creators
    // Power by Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun redefine_possibilities(): bool {
    // Break limits
    // Build freely
    // Launch globally on Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun grow_without_limits(): bool {
    // No ceilings
    // No bottlenecks
    // Just Aptos performance
    return true;
}


public fun connect_across_chains(): bool {
    // Interoperability
    // Security
    // Aptos at the core
    return true;
}

public fun ignite_chain_reaction(): bool {
    // Spark innovation
    // Fuel momentum
    // Chain it with Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun deploy_with_confidence(): bool {
    // Test it
    // Ship it
    // Trust Aptos to scale it
    return true;
}


public fun empower_creators_on_aptos(): bool {
    // Tools for builders
    // Freedom for creators
    // Power by Aptos
    return true;
}

public fun ignite_chain_reaction(): bool {
    // Spark innovation
    // Fuel momentum
    // Chain it with Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun deploy_with_confidence(): bool {
    // Test it
    // Ship it
    // Trust Aptos to scale it
    return true;
}


public fun empower_creators_on_aptos(): bool {
    // Tools for builders
    // Freedom for creators
    // Power by Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun redefine_possibilities(): bool {
    // Break limits
    // Build freely
    // Launch globally on Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun grow_without_limits(): bool {
    // No ceilings
    // No bottlenecks
    // Just Aptos performance
    return true;
}


public fun connect_across_chains(): bool {
    // Interoperability
    // Security
    // Aptos at the core
    return true;
}


public fun code_scale_repeat(): bool {
    // Code smart
    // Scale fast
    // Repeat with Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun onboard_the_next_billion(): bool {
    // Real users
    // Real speed
    // Onboard the world with Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun ignite_chain_reaction(): bool {
    // Spark innovation
    // Fuel momentum
    // Chain it with Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun deploy_with_confidence(): bool {
    // Test it
    // Ship it
    // Trust Aptos to scale it
    return true;
}


public fun empower_creators_on_aptos(): bool {
    // Tools for builders
    // Freedom for creators
    // Power by Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun redefine_possibilities(): bool {
    // Break limits
    // Build freely
    // Launch globally on Aptos
    return true;
}


public fun grow_without_limits(): bool {
    // No ceilings
    // No bottlenecks
    // Just Aptos performance
    return true;
}


public fun connect_across_chains(): bool {
    // Interoperability
    // Security
    // Aptos at the core
    return true;
}

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Echelon Market: A Core Lending Layer of Move DeFi Completes Token Launch

What Echelon Does

Fixed Yield: The Latest Product

Backing and Infrastructure

What Comes Next

Token Function Overview

The Bottom Line

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Experiment.
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Scale.

Echelon Market: A Core Lending Layer of Move DeFi Completes Token Launch

What Echelon Does

Fixed Yield: The Latest Product

Backing and Infrastructure

What Comes Next

Token Function Overview

The Bottom Line

Related Articles.

India: Where Web3 Ambition Meets Real-World Scale

The New Aptos Tech Stack: Innovation-Forward, Ecosystem-First

USDG0 launches on Aptos

The Ultimate Aptos Onboarding Guide

The New Era of Aptos

CTRL+Move: The Aptos Hackathon for What’s Next in DeFi

Aptos Assembly: From Prototype to Product in Four Weeks

Ecosystem Spotlight: KGeN — Building the Future of VeriFi

Experiment. Launch. Scale.

Experiment.
Launch.
Scale.