In the DeFi space, many people pursue high yields, but often the returns are unstable, interest rates are dispersed, and there is a lack of long-term predictable solutions. The goal of the Treehouse protocol is to solve this problem, making on-chain yields more stable and transparent.
Its core consists of two parts: tAssets and DOR.
tAssets can be understood as an upgraded version of liquid staking assets. Regular staking of ETH or stETH can only earn basic rewards, while tAssets add arbitrage strategies on top of this, such as borrowing low-interest ETH against staked assets and re-staking to earn additional returns. In this way, the value of tAssets will steadily grow over time, providing higher returns than traditional LSTs. Users who hold tAssets can not only obtain better returns but also continue to use them in other DeFi protocols.
DOR is a decentralized interest rate benchmark. LIBOR in traditional finance was once the global reference interest rate but was eliminated due to centralization and manipulation issues. Treehouse provides on-chain interest rate references through DOR: different roles participate in quoting, correct predictions will be rewarded, and incorrect ones will face penalties, thus ensuring that interest rates are fair and transparent. In the future, DOR could become the foundation for pricing loans, bonds, and stable yield products in DeFi.
In addition to these two points, Treehouse also has the GoNuts program, which is its community incentive system. Users who hold tAssets, provide liquidity, or participate in ecological activities can earn points, which can be redeemed for rewards in the future. It also launched the Squirrel NFT to enhance community engagement.
The core token of the entire ecosystem is TREE. It not only represents governance rights but also plays a role in rewards and ecological coordination. Treehouse plans to complete the TGE on July 29, 2025, at which point TREE will officially enter the market.
In simple terms, the Treehouse protocol is establishing a 'fixed income market' for DeFi: tAssets provide more efficient yield assets, DOR offers reliable interest rate benchmarks, and GoNuts and TREE connect the community and ecological development. It makes on-chain yields more stable and predictable, providing a solid foundation for future DeFi products.
