SparkLend protocol
Overview
SparkLend is a lending protocol built by the Spark Protocol team within the MakerDAO ecosystem. It is a fork of Aave v3 that enables users to supply and borrow digital assets, with a focus on DAI as the primary borrowing asset. The protocol uses a variable rate model and integrates with MakerDAO's smart accounts.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, SparkLend connects to 5 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, xDai, SPK.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 5 of 5 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Ethereum | 95% |
deployed_on | xDai | 95% |
supports_token | SPK | 95% |
governed_by | Spark | 85% |
audited_by | ChainSecurity | 80% |
Frequently asked questions
What is SparkLend?
SparkLend is a decentralized lending platform that allows users to supply assets as collateral and borrow DAI and other supported tokens. It is built as a fork of Aave v3 and is part of the broader Spark Protocol ecosystem.
How does SparkLend differ from Aave?
SparkLend is a fork of Aave v3 but is specifically designed to integrate with MakerDAO's DAI stablecoin and smart account infrastructure. It optimizes for borrowing DAI and may have different rate parameters or asset listings compared to Aave.
What assets can be supplied or borrowed on SparkLend?
Users can supply a range of Ethereum-based assets as collateral and borrow DAI, along with other supported tokens. The exact asset list is maintained by the Spark Protocol team and governed by MakerDAO.
What is SparkLend connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, SparkLend is linked to 5 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, xDai, SPK.
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