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−0.0%Aave hikes GHO borrow rates to replenish depleted stablecoin reserves
Image: CryptoSlateAave raised its core GHO borrow rate on Ethereum to address thin stablecoin redemption reserves. The GHO Risk Council implemented the increase following an October 2, 2026 proposal from GHO steward TokenLogic. The new core borrow rate matches the 4.5% sGHO savings yield, removing the incentive to mint GHO solely to earn staking rewards. The USDC GHO Stability Module was reported as nearly empty before the adjustment.
Key points
- Aave raised its core GHO borrow rate on Ethereum to address thin stablecoin redemption reserves.
- The new core GHO borrow rate matches the 4.5% sGHO savings yield.
- The USDC GHO Stability Module was reported as nearly empty prior to the adjustment.
Why it matters
The rate adjustment removes the incentive to mint GHO purely to farm staking rewards, which previously created artificial stablecoin supply. It also aims to replenish thin redemption reserves for GHO holders seeking to convert to other stablecoins.
What's unclear
The current core GHO borrow rate on Ethereum is reported as 4.5% by one source and 5% by another
Price context · GHO
At publication
$0.9994
Now
$0.9995
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7 days · dashed line = publication
Sources · 2 publishers
Crypto Briefing
Tier 2
Aave raises core GHO borrow rate as redemption reserves run thin
Coverage timeline
- First reported by CryptoSlate
- Confirmed by Crypto Briefing
- CryptoVideos brief published
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