Surf launches crypto-native loans on Solana using wallet history

The product sets USDC credit limits from onchain wallet activity rather than bureau scores or bank statements, and does not require locked collateral.

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Summary

Surf has launched crypto-native loans on Solana, offering borrowing in USDC based on wallet history instead of traditional credit bureau scores or bank statements. The product also does not require locked collateral, a structure that aims to extend credit using onchain activity as an alternative measure of borrower behavior. The launch highlights a growing effort in crypto lending to use blockchain-based transaction records to assess risk for users who may not fit conventional underwriting models.

Terms & Concepts
  • Solana: A blockchain network known for fast, low-cost transactions.
  • USDC: A dollar-pegged stablecoin used for payments and trading.
  • collateral: Assets pledged to secure a loan against default.