In-Depth Analysis of Katana: What Happens to Your Funds When You Bridge from Ethereum to Layer 2?
This report analyzes Katana, a Layer 2 solution that actively utilizes bridged assets instead of leaving them idle. Unlike typical L2s where assets are locked in bridge contracts, Katana deploys them into Ethereum lending protocols (via its Vault Bridge) to generate yield. This yield, along with 100% of net sequencer fees (Chain-owned Liquidity) and off-chain US Treasury yields from its native stablecoin AUSD, is reinvested into DeFi protocols to enhance incentives. Users only earn rewards by actively deploying assets (e.g., providing liquidity), not by holding them. Over 95% of Katana’s TVL is actively utilized in DeFi, far exceeding the industry average. The network partners with risk managers like Gauntlet to mitigate the added risks of this active capital strategy.
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