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+2.2%Lido contributors unveil Morpho Blue fork Lido Lend for lower-risk lending
Image: UnchainedLido contributors unveiled Lido Lend, a modified Morpho Blue fork for decentralized lending, in an October 2026 Lido research forum post. The protocol targets passive long-term lenders and professional borrowers, focusing on blue-chip asset pairs including stETH and ETH. It uses isolated markets, deposit screening to block bad collateral and hacked funds, and reliable exit paths even at full utilization. Governance is pending a Lido DAO vote, with technical specs and audit reports to be released before voting.
Key points
- Lido Lend is a modified fork of the Morpho Blue lending framework
- The protocol uses isolated markets and deposit screening to reduce lending risk
- Lido Lend will focus on blue-chip asset pairs like stETH and ETH
- Governance of Lido Lend is pending a future Lido DAO vote
Why it matters
The protocol expands Lido's DeFi offerings beyond staking, targeting users seeking lower-risk passive lending yield. Its design features aim to address common decentralized lending risks like bad collateral and exit freezes during high utilization.
Price context · MORPHO
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$2.51
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$2.49
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7 days · dashed line = publication
Sources · 3 publishers
Crypto Briefing
Tier 2
Lido plans Morpho Blue fork ‘Lido Lend’ for new lending protocol in Q4 2026
Unchained
Tier 1
Lido Contributors Unveil Lido Lend, a Morpho Blue Fork Built for Lower-Risk Lending
Coverage timeline
- First reported by The Defiant
- Confirmed by Crypto Briefing
- CryptoVideos brief published
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