Ozean & Maple Partner to Expand Institutional Access to DeFi Yields — Adding SyrupUSDC to Port

Ozean, the blockchain for RWA yield being launched by Clearpool, has announced a strategic partnership with Maple, a leading institutional DeFi lending platform. This collaboration connects institutional capital with Ozean’s growing RWA ecosystem, expanding access to secure and diversified yield opportunities.

Ozean Integrating SyrupUSDC

As part of the first initiative, SyrupUSDC will be available as a deposit asset in Ozean’s upcoming Pre-Deposit Campaign and on Port, Ozean’s first Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) with an institutional on-chain vault infrastructure. Port is designed to enhance liquidity, accessibility, and diversification for yield-bearing RWAs.

SyrupUSDC is the yield-bearing stablecoin of Maple’s Syrup protocol, representing USDC deposits that earn yield through overcollateralized, institutional-grade lending. Syrup, the permissionless arm of Maple, offers direct access to high-yield lending powered by Maple’s proven infrastructure. Since 2019, Maple has originated over $6.5 billion in loans and is recognized for its strong commitment to security, compliance, and transparency.

“Partnering with Ozean aligns with our mission to bridge institutional capital with the most promising opportunities in DeFi. By leveraging Ozean’s innovative RWA infrastructure, we can extend institutional-grade yields to their broader audience and ecosystem they’re building,” said Sid Powell, CEO & Co-Founder of Maple.

Ozean: Bringing DeFi to the World and the World On-Chain

Ozean is built to seamlessly integrate RWAs into DeFi through a compliant, user-friendly experience. As an RWA-focused Layer 2 on the OP Stack, part of Optimism’s Superchain, Ozean enables native yield generation on stablecoins. It addresses key DeFi challenges — like limited access to base RWA yields and fragmented protocols — while ensuring robust regulatory compliance.

“The alliance with Maple unlocks powerful synergies given both projects’ strong traction and expertise in institutional lending. By combining their infrastructure and products with our RWA ecosystem, we’re opening new pathways for users to earn secure, sustainable yields,” said Jakob Kronbichler, CEO of Ozean.

A Shared Vision for the Future of DeFi

This partnership progresses institutional integration in DeFi. Maple’s lending products and opportunities will broaden Ozean’s yield-generating asset base and institutional reach. Together, they aim to accelerate RWA adoption by making institutional-grade yields accessible to a wider audience.

Ozean and Maple are united in their commitment to building a more interconnected, compliant, and efficient DeFi ecosystem — where RWAs and institutional capital can thrive together, fueling the next wave of adoption.