The recent interview from @edge_pod with @DeFi_Dad, @Nomaticcap and @syrupsid the Co-Founder and CEO of @maplefinance was amazing. I learned a lot about Maple from the podcast, but what stood out the most to me is how Maple is focused on institutions first, not retail. ============= Maple’s focus is on institutional borrowers, with loans starting at $5M+, backed by native BTC collateral held in custodial accounts. This is a huge differentiator: - Removes operational friction for institutions. - Simplifies tax treatment. - Attracts top tier clients who need large, efficient credit facilities. It’s also supported by an institutional-grade BD team, giving Maple a distribution edge in a space often dominated by retail-focused platforms. ============= Not only that, Maple’s numbers tell the story: ✅️ TVL grew 8x from $450M → $3.6B. ✅️ Revenue scaled in lockstep with TVL, proving strong monetization. Unlike many DeFi protocols where tokens are disconnected from revenue, Maple’s buyback-and-distribute model ensures $SYRUP holders benefit directly. This reduces governance conflicts and creates true alignment between the protocol, investors, and the community. ============ Sid also shared Maple’s long-term vision: to rival established credit asset managers like Apollo or Blackstone within five years. Imo Maple is like a blueprint for the institutional future of on-chain credit. If they execute the vision, they won’t just compete with TradFi, they could redefine them. Watch the full video: