Echelon Market User Guide

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about using Echelon Market Protocol. Whether you're new to decentralized finance (DeFi) or an experienced user, this guide provides an overview, key features, and step-by-step instructions to get started.

Echelon is live on Movement from day 1, bringing capital-efficient lending to the Movement ecosystem.

Echelon Protocol is a universal lending market connecting liquidity and supercharging yields across the Move ecosystem.

Overview

Echelon Market is a universal lending platform designed to connect liquidity and enhance yields within the Aptos DeFi ecosystem. Built using the Move programming language and leveraging Aptos’ parallel execution capabilities, Echelon aims to provide an efficient, secure, and composable money market. It enables users to supply assets, borrow funds, and maximize capital efficiency while fostering opportunities for additional yield generation, credit, and derivative products.

Key Features

• Lending and Borrowing: Supply assets to earn interest or borrow against your collateral.
• Move-Native Assets: Reuse Move-based assets for superior yields.
• Scalability: Powered by Aptos’ high-throughput blockchain for fast and low-cost transactions.
• Decentralized Governance: Plans for community-driven governance at launch.
• Audited Security: Formally audited to ensure safety and reliability.

Echelon Market stands out as a cornerstone for Aptos DeFi, offering a robust foundation for advanced financial strategies.

Getting Started

Before using Echelon Market, ensure you have the following:

1. Movement (Aptos)-Compatible Wallet: Install a wallet like Razor, Nightly that supports the Movement blockchain.
2. MOVE Tokens: You’ll need Movement (MOVE) tokens for transaction fees.
3. Assets to Supply: Tokens supported by Echelon (e.g., MOVE, stablecoins, or other Move-native assets).