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Title: Aave Considers Exiting Polygon PoS Chain Over Stablecoin Reserve Proposal
Aave, a decentralized lending platform, has announced its consideration to exit the Polygon PoS chain due to concerns over a recent stablecoin reserve proposal. This decision follows a growing debate within the DeFi community about the security implications of rehypothecating bridged assets.
The controversy began when Polygon proposed utilizing $1.3 billion in inactive stablecoins for yield-generation strategies, which could increase exposure to potential hacks or uncollectible debts. This move sparked concerns among users and investors regarding the risk of compromising the safety of user funds.
Aave Chan, a contributing group to Aave’s services on the Polygon PoS network, responded with a proposal aimed at mitigating these risks. The initiative focuses on strengthening security by modifying risk parameters for its v2 and v3 versions deployed on Polygon.
These proposed adjustments include setting a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 0% and increasing the reserve factor to 85%, effectively discouraging new deposits. Moreover, Aave aims to move governance infrastructure to a more secure L2 network, enhancing resilience in voting processes and strengthening community confidence.
The proposal also suggests freezing certain reserves on Polygon and gradually reducing loan limits for bridged assets, minimizing potential failure points. This is a crucial step towards ensuring the security of user funds.
In contrast, Polygon Labs clarified that its yield-generation strategy, currently under discussion, will not compromise the ecosystem’s security. The organization has invited feedback from the community to strike a balance between innovation and the protection of user funds.
The final decision on these proposals rests with their respective communities. Meanwhile, it is essential for all DeFi platforms to prioritize high-security standards, particularly when managing bridged assets.
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Source: crypto-economy.com
