Moonwell

Proposal: Add pufETH Market to Moonwellon Base

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Introduction

Puffer Finance proposes listing pufETH, a unique liquid restaking token, as collateral on Moonwell. This proposal outlines the benefits of listing pufETH for both Moonwell users and the broader DeFi ecosystem.

General

Token Asset Name:

• pufETH

A description of the project and the token

• Puffer Finance proposes listing pufETH as a collateral asset on Moonwell’s Base network. pufETH offers unique liquid restaking properties, combining Ethereum staking rewards with additional benefits from its integrations across DeFi platforms. Its listing will enhance Moonwell’s liquidity and borrowing options while aligning with Puffer Finance’s innovative DeFi integrations.

Benefits to the Moonwell Community*

• Unique Liquid Restaking: pufETH offers users the combined advantages of staking ETH on Ethereum 2.0 and earning additional rewards through restaking. This innovative feature differentiates pufETH from traditional stETH tokens.
• Significant Adoption and Integration: pufETH boasts a robust presence across various DeFi platforms, including Curve, Pendle, Zircuit, Pencil, and Karak. Its wide adoption showcases its utility and demand within the DeFi landscape.
• Strong DeFi Metrics: Puffer Finance currently maintains an impressive Total Value Locked (TVL) of $1.39 billion in ETH and an additional $641 million across DeFi integrations, reflecting the project’s growing user base and economic activity.
• Enhanced Liquidity: pufETH’s $70million TVL in its pufETH-wstETH pool on Curve demonstrates its ability to attract liquidity, providing Moonwell users with a readily borrowable asset.
• Security and Trust: Puffer Finance prioritizes security by undergoing multiple audits by renowned firms, ensuring the safety of user funds. This commitment to security aligns perfectly with Moonwell’s values.
• Decentralization Champion: Puffer’s development of anti-slashers for PoS fosters permissionless validator participation, strengthening the decentralization of Ethereum’s staking ecosystem.
• Industry-Leading Backing: Prominent investors like Binance Labs, Brevan Howard, Avon Venture (Fidelity), Franklin Templeton, Coinbase Ventures, and Kraken Ventures support Puffer Finance. This backing signifies the project’s potential and long-term vision.

Resources (Website, Social Media Links, and docs)

• Website https://www.puffer.fi/
• Twitter https://x.com/puffer_finance
• Docs https://docs.puffer.fi/

Social channel metrics (size, activity, and growth)

• Twitter: 330,000 followers, active with daily engagement
• Discord: 92,500 members, growing steadily with daily community participation and 10%+ retention

Social channel metrics (size, activity, and growth)*

• Twitter: 330,000 followers, active with daily engagement
• Discord: 92,500 members, growing steadily with daily community participation and 10%+ retention

Codebase & On-chain Activity

Provide a Github repository for the underlying token contracts
https://github.com/PufferFinance/Deployments-and-ACL/blob/main/docs/deployments/base.md

Provide Basescan/Moonscan/Etherscan links with verified contracts:
https://basescan.org/address/0x23dA5F2d509cb43A59d43C108a43eDf34510eff1

Conclusion

• Listing pufETH on moonwell will offer users the ability to borrow against an asset that provides staking and restaking rewards, potentially increasing moonwell’s appeal and liquidity. Given Puffer Finance’s substantial TVL, extensive DeFi integrations, security audits, and backing by top-tier investors, this proposal presents a strategic opportunity for Moonwell to align with a leading-edge DeFi project and expand its asset offerings on Base