Gauntlet Launches USDC Prime Vault on Optimism Mainnet

Gauntlet, a platform that provides risk management and optimization solutions for decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, has launched its USDC Prime Vault on Optimism’s OP Mainnet today. According to the release, the vault, powered by Morpho Labs, is aiming to offer safer lending options for users, traditional firms, and crypto-native builders.

Optimism stated that the launch is part of its plan to help companies build and launch new financial products directly on blockchain.

“We believe in a future where leading companies move on-chain,” Optimism wrote on X. The network explained that OP Mainnet is designed as a space for firms to test and develop the next generation of financial tools. The network added that it is investing in deep liquidity, strong infrastructure, and key DeFi building blocks like lending, borrowing, and yield services to support this growth.

Combining Gauntlet’s Models with Morpho’s Tech

The USDC Prime Vault introduces a more secure and efficient way for users and developers to access on-chain lending services. The vault delivers a structured system that helps manage exposure and optimize yield in decentralized markets by combining Gauntlet’s risk modeling with Morpho Labs’ lending technology.

This setup helps users earn yield while keeping risks under control. It gives both individual users and institutions a secure and transparent way to use USDC, a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar, across the decentralized ecosystem.

Optimism is also working with partners such as Utila.io, which provides secure enterprise-grade wallet services. Through the partnership, companies will be able to securely use the OP Mainnet while managing their digital assets with strong security.