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Maple Finance Reports Q2 AUM Record of $4.6 Billion Amid Loan Book Growth

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Maple Finance, a prominent platform in the on-chain private credit and Real World Asset (RWA) sector, has reported record growth for the second quarter (Q2). According to data confirmed by CEO Sid Powell, the platform’s Assets Under Management (AUM) reached $4.6 billion, representing an 81% increase year-over-year.

The growth comes during a period of divergence between Maple Finance and the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) lending market. While the syrupUSDT and syrupUSDC products helped drive a 22% expansion for the platform during the quarter, internal data suggests the wider DeFi lending sector contracted by approximately 31% in the same timeframe.

Record Loan Book and Operational Metrics

A central driver of the Q2 performance was the platform’s loan book, which reached an all-time high of $1.9 billion in loans outstanding, a 123% increase compared to the previous year. This expansion in lending activity contributed to Q2 revenue of $4.4 million, bringing the project’s Annualized Revenue Run-rate (ARR) to $17.6 million.

The platform’s growth has been bolstered by expanded distribution channels, most notably through integration with Robinhood Earn. This distribution model allows the platform to move institutional-grade credit products into retail-accessible interfaces, a key component of the current RWA narrative.

Buybacks and Transparency Initiatives

Alongside the financial results, Maple Finance confirmed the implementation of a rules-based buyback program. The platform currently maintains a 20% revenue allocation toward these buybacks to manage the SYRUP token ecosystem. To support these figures, the project has launched a “Transparency Dashboard” designed to provide live, on-chain verification of financials, revenue distribution, and buyback activity.

While the total AUM and growth percentages are confirmed, the available data does not provide a specific breakdown regarding the ratio of new capital inflows versus the appreciation of existing on-chain assets. Development remains focused on the “risk transfer” layer of the market, with the platform signaling intent to expand into on-chain options and fixed-cost protection products for institutional users.

Maple Finance is scheduled to release its next quarterly ecosystem update on October 13.