DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) Partners with Mooncake for Enhanced Leveraged Market
BOCA RATON, FL, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV), recognized as the first public company employing a treasury strategy focused on the accumulation and compounding of Solana (SOL), announced today its collaboration with Mooncake. This partnership will initiate the utilization of dfdvSOL, the Company’s liquid staking token, as the primary asset in the newly upgraded 10xSOL leveraged market.
Integration of dfdvSOL: A Shift in Market Dynamics
The integration of dfdvSOL replaces the traditional SOL as the central collateral and settlement asset, thereby channeling staking yield, validator revenue, and institutional-grade treasury backing into one of the most advanced leverage and yield products on the Solana blockchain.
- Leveraged Tokens System: Mooncake employs a dual-vault system to enhance capital efficiency.
- Two Key Components:
- A Leveraged Position: Offers amplified exposure to price movements.
- A Funding Position: Generates funding fees in USD terms.
- Benefits of Upgrade:
- Enhanced exposure to SOL through a yield-bearing, validator-backed asset.
- Funding providers can earn additional fees from an asset that accrues staking yield.
- Improved market capacity due to deeper liquidity.
- Greater funding stability with lower friction in token transactions.
Mooncake has assured users that the 10x SOL exposure will remain intact, with all leveraged tokens set to continue automatic rebalancing. This upgrade focuses solely on enhancing yield, stability, and scalability, maintaining existing economic exposure.
The revamped 10xSOL market is now operational on Mooncake, accessible at: Mooncake 10xSOL Market.
Overview of DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV)
DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has implemented a treasury policy prioritizing SOL holdings. This strategy not only furnishes investors with direct exposure to SOL but also enables active engagement in the expansive Solana ecosystem. The Company engages in:
- Holding and staking SOL for rewards.
- Operating validator infrastructure to earn fees from delegated stake.
- Exploring decentralized finance (DeFi) opportunities for growth.
About Mooncake
Mooncake operates as a permissionless on-chain marketplace for leveraged tokens and yield-bearing assets. The platform features a structured vault system that divides the value of any underlying crypto asset into:
- A leveraged position that enhances exposure without liquidation risk.
- A funding position that earns yield from funding fees paid by leveraged traders.
This innovative design allows Mooncake to provide capital-efficient leverage along with stable, yield-generating tokens within a single on-chain ecosystem.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement includes "forward-looking statements" as defined in the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements encompass various expectations regarding future activities, including potential impacts on market dynamics related to DFDV. It is important to note that these projections are based on current beliefs and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties.
Contact Information
For investor inquiries, please reach out to: ir@defidevcorp.com
For media inquiries, contact: press@defidevcorp.com