Ozean Partners with Ionic to Launch OP Superchain Money Markets on Mainnet

Ozean, the blockchain for Real-World Asset (RWA) yield being launched by Clearpool, has partnered with Ionic, the leading money market for Yield Bearing Assets on the OP Superchain. Ionic will launch on Ozean’s upcoming mainnet and introduce OP Superchain lending capabilities to the Ozean ecosystem.

Ionic: A Leader in DeFi Lending

Ionic provides easy access to lending and borrowing for assets across the OP Superchain ecosystem. With a focus on absolute capital efficiency, Ionic offers support for 43 different assets, a growing 100,000+ user base, and Total Value Locked (TVL) of over $100 million across 9 Layer 2s, including Base, Optimism, and Mode Network.

Ionic Money serves three core functions within the Ozean ecosystem: leveraged lending to boost liquidity and TVL, optimized yield through its audited money market, and robust lending services that stabilize the OP Superchain by supplying network liquidity. Together, these features enhance efficiency, profitability, and stability in DeFi on Ozean.

“We’re thrilled to bring Ionic to Ozean’s mainnet and enhance capital efficiency across the OP Superchain ecosystem. By integrating with Ozean’s innovative RWA ecosystem, we’re poised to unlock new possibilities for asset utilization and yield optimization,” said Rahul Sethuram, CTO of Ionic Money.

Ozean’s Growing RWA Ecosystem

Ozean revolutionizes DeFi by seamlessly integrating RWAs in a compliant and user-friendly manner, enabling users to earn native yield on-chain automatically. Built as a permissionless Ethereum Layer 2 and part of the Optimism Superchain, Ozean includes an optional compliance layer, enhancing interoperability across permissioned protocols.

“By partnering with Ionic, we’re equipping protocols and users access to one of the most efficient lending and borrowing platforms in the OP Superchain ecosystem. We look forward to the enhanced capital efficiency and yield opportunities this integration will bring to the Ozean ecosystem upon our mainnet launch,” said Jakob Kronbichler, CEO & Co-founder of Clearpool.

A Collaboration Set to Redefine DeFi Lending

As Ozean prepares for its mainnet launch, the collaboration between Ozean and Ionic marks a milestone in advancing DeFi integration. By combining Ozean’s innovative RWA-focused blockchain with Ionic’s robust money market infrastructure, this partnership is set to unlock new possibilities for asset utilization and yield optimization across the OP Superchain ecosystem. As the RWA market continues its projected growth towards a $16 trillion valuation by 2030, this alliance is well-positioned to reshape how DeFi interacts with RWAs, paving the way for a more interconnected and efficient financial landscape.