📚Ascend Lend FAQ

1. Are there other projects using Morpho’s infrastructure?

Yes. Morpho’s modular lending infrastructure powers top-tier DeFi protocols such as:

  • Compound (Compound Blue on Polygon)

Launched in April 2025 using Morpho infrastructure. Surpassed $50M TVL in 2 weeks, quickly becoming a top lending protocol on Polygon.

  • Seamless (on Base & OP Mainnet)

Fully migrated from an Aave v3 fork to Morpho. Morpho now powers all Earn & Borrow functionality on the Seamless platform.

  • Steakhouse Financial (MetaMorpho Vaults)

A leading MetaMorpho curator with millions in USDC deposits across curated lending vaults.

  • Yearn Finance (MetaMorpho Vaults)

Runs risk-optimized vaults on Morpho Blue with automated rebalancing and advanced yield strategies for real yield seekers.

Ascend Lend uses the same building blocks, offering isolated, configurable lending markets with tailored risk settings and real yield mechanics.

2. What happens after the 10 year AINC emissions period ends?

AINC has a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens and a 10 year emission schedule.

After emissions end:

  • No more AINC will be minted, it becomes a fully capped asset

  • veAINC holders continue to earn real yield from protocol fees

  • Fees are used to buy AINC off the market, then:

    • 50% is burned

    • 50% is distributed to veAINC stakers

AINC transitions from an incentive token into a scarce, yield-generating governance asset backed by real usage.

3. Where will demand come from?

Ascend Lend is launching with strategic timing:

  • TitanX is expected to be the primary driver, it's deeply integrated into a growing ecosystem

  • USDx, the Ouroboros stablecoin, adds a complementary demand layer for borrowing

  • Broader altcoin activity and lending demand are picking up as BTC/ETH dominance peaks

While the platform supports multiple assets (DragonX, ORX, USDx, ETH), we believe TitanX & ORX markets will ignite the initial growth. Others will follow based on market traction and gauge incentives.

4. How does lending work on Ascend Lend?

Lending on Ascend Lend is simple and transparent.

  • Deposit a supported asset (like TitanX, ETH, or USDx)

  • Receive a non-rebasing claim token (e.g., aTitanX) representing your deposit

  • Earn real yield from interest paid by borrowers in that specific market

All lending markets are isolated, meaning risk is contained per asset. Your funds are matched peer-to-peer when possible and fallback to pool-based lending when needed, powered by Morpho’s smart matching engine.

5. What are gauge votes?

veAINC holders control where AINC incentives go.

Each lending market has a gauge, and veAINC stakers vote to direct incentives toward specific:

  • Lending pools (to attract depositors)

  • Borrowing markets (to lower borrowing costs or attract leverage)

The more veAINC you hold (and the longer your lock), the greater your influence. This aligns long-term governance with real platform usage and gives power to the most committed stakeholders.

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