What is Spark WETH?
Spark WETH is a lending market on Spark Protocol, the DeFi lending platform within the Sky ecosystem (formerly MakerDAO). Spark enables users to supply WETH and earn yield from borrowers while integrating with Sky's stablecoin infrastructure.
How Spark Protocol Works
Spark Protocol operates as an Aave V3 fork customized for the Sky ecosystem:
- Deposit WETH into Spark's lending pool
- Receive spWETH tokens representing your deposit
- Earn interest from borrowers
- Withdraw WETH plus accrued yield anytime
What Assets Are Involved
Supply Asset: WETH (Wrapped Ether) Receipt Token: spWETH - Spark deposit tokenWETH borrowing on Spark is used for:
- Leveraging ETH positions against stablecoin collateral
- Accessing liquidity within the Sky ecosystem
- Recursive strategies with liquid staking tokens
Sky (MakerDAO) Ecosystem
Spark is part of the broader Sky ecosystem:
- USDS: The new stablecoin replacing DAI
- SKY: Governance token (replaced MKR)
- Sky Savings Rate: Yield on USDS holdings
- SparkLend: The lending protocol
The ecosystem completed its rebrand from MakerDAO to Sky in 2024-2025.