what's VaultBridge Protocol?
VaultBridge Protocol is a revenue-generating module for EVM-compatible chains, particularly integrated with Polygon's AggLayer. It converts bridged Total Value Locked (TVL) from assets like ETH, USDC, USDT, and WBTC into sustainable, chain-native yield without relying on emissions, rents, or complex incentives. The protocol deploys bridged assets into optimized lending markets via Morpho Labs, with risk management by Gauntlet Network and staking by Steakhouse Financial. All generated revenue flows directly to the chain's treasury, enabling L2s to bootstrap economic models. It's plug-and-play, live on chains like Katana, where it enhances liquidity and rewards active DeFi participation.
VaultBridge Protocol ranks 2nd fastest-growing by weekly TVL among protocols >$1M, per DefiLlama.
Ranked as the 2nd fastest-growing protocol by TVL on a weekly basis among protocols with at least $1M TVL according to DefiLlama data.
Katana extends its KAT vault boosting program for yvvbTokens holders.
VaultBridge and AUSD treasury donations are live again, according to Blockworks October Ecosystem Report which shows $463K in network revenue, $583M TVL, and 82% month-over-month increase in application fees.
$100k+ in VaultBridge yield now boosts borrows and LPs on Morpho, Sushi, and Spectra, increasing APY for Katana DeFi users.
All vaultbridge-curated vaults on Ethereum and Katana web app maintain zero xUSD exposure and remain fully collateralized during ongoing vault contagion event affecting other protocols.
Katana enables earning KAT, MORPHO, USDC, and ETH through borrowing on MorphoLabs integration.
@dl_research publishes comprehensive report analyzing vaultbridge, vKAT, CoL, sequencer fees and Katana core apps.
KAT rewards now available for kensei creators and LPs across four platforms: Sushi, Morpho, Yearn, and Spectra.
Katana yearn vaults received $80k+ in treasury yield donations over the past 7 days, with $67k+ planned for the next 7 days, directly increasing yvvbTokens share value through donations of vbETH, vbUSDC, vbUSDT, AUSD and vbWBTC.
Emerging use case as revenue bridge for L2 chains choosing to focus on app development rather than chain competition.
Pre-deposits reach $170M TVL with 15% token supply allocated for airdrop to KAT holders
Yield rewards available exclusively through Katana DeFi pools; passive token holding generates no returns.