[GIP-160] Increase WETH CMs Debt Limits on Mainnet
AI summary
This proposal suggests increasing the maximum amount of Wrapped Ether (WETH) that can be borrowed through two specific credit managers on the Gearbox platform: 'Trade WETH Tier 1' and 'Farm WETH Credit'. Currently, the demand for leveraging (borrowing against) staked Ether (stETH) has hit the existing borrowing limits, preventing further growth. The proposal aims to raise the debt limit for both credit managers to 23,000 WETH each.
If this proposal passes, users will be able to borrow more WETH for trading and farming strategies, particularly those involving stETH. This benefits users seeking to leverage their assets and could increase the overall activity and capital efficiency within the Gearbox protocol. There are no direct financial losses to any specific group, but increased debt limits inherently carry a higher risk exposure for the protocol if not managed properly.
Voting results
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Authors
desnakeee.eth
Summary
This proposal aims to increase debt limits for Trade WETH Tier 1 and Farm WETH Credit managers on Mainnet.
Motivation
Tier 1 CM Cap has been his due to demand for stETH leveraging. Utilzation growth is now blocked by debt limits
Technical specification
Proposed "Trade WETH Tier 1" debt limit: 23000 WETH Proposed "Farm WETH Credit" debt limit: 23000 WETH
Transaction log
Txs log can be found here. Md5 checksum is 19c12fe86b8e9664ed686843c2ce8fe1.