Celsius now offers full integration of MakerDAO’s stablecoin, Dai, allowing holders to earn passive income with reduced risk exposure.

London, February 2019 — Celsius Network, the industry-leading cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, announces its partnership with MakerDAO, maker of the Dai stablecoin. Celsius users can now store Dai, the decentralized stablecoin, on their secure interest-earning wallets and earn passive income for holding onto their crypto.

Stablecoins, such as Dai, are cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset. The partnership with Maker will allow Celsius users to use Dai as collateral when taking out loans, and Celsius will also use Dai as capital for issuing loans. This integration will enable Dai holders to earn 3–7% in interest, paid out weekly, on a far less volatile asset than other crypto holdings. At the same time, using stablecoins reduces capital costs, allowing Celsius to offer loans at a lower rate. As it announced its integration with the top five stablecoins, Celsius also lowered its APRs to 4.9%, 6%, and 8%.

“A strong ecosystem of partners is critical to garnering scale for Dai and the entire crypto-economy,” said Rune Christensen, CEO and co-founder of MakerDAO.

“By integrating Dai into their wallet, Celsius is creating yet another compelling way to use and benefit from Dai.”

“Celsius’ collaboration with MakerDAO provides a great opportunity to make passive income on stable crypto assets,” said Alex Mashinsky, CEO of Celsius Network. “At Celsius, we’re working toward mass adoption of cryptocurrencies by instilling confidence in crypto holders and providing financial services at rates unmatched by any bank or crypto alternative. Stablecoins allow crypto holders to keep their funds in crypto, allowing for frictionless trades, while sidestepping the market’s lows and highs.”

About Celsius Network

Celsius addresses the financial needs of today’s consumers worldwide through a democratized interest income and lending platform accessible via a mobile app. Built on the belief that financial services should only do what is in the best interests of the community, Celsius is a modern platform where membership provides access to curated financial services that are not available through traditional financial institutions. Crypto holders can earn interest by transferring their coins to their Celsius Wallet and borrow USD against their crypto collateral at interest rates as low as 4.9% APR.

About MakerDao

MakerDAO is a decentralized organization dedicated to bringing stability to the crypto economy. MakerDAO issues Dai, the world’s first decentralized stablecoin on the Ethereum blockchain. Dai eliminates volatility through an autonomous system of smart contracts, specifically designed to respond to market dynamics. Launched in 2017, Dai has successfully maintained a soft peg to the US dollar. With a presence on numerous cryptocurrency exchanges, multiple partnerships with global supply chain companies, and agreements with organizations serving non-government agencies, MakerDAO is unlocking the power of the blockchain to deliver on the promise of economic empowerment today. Visit www.makerdao.com.