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How to Use Aave E-Mode

Maximize borrowing efficiency with Aave Efficiency Mode. Get higher LTV for correlated assets.

LendingIntermediateEstimated reading time20-30 minutes6 stepsPrerequisites: Assets on Aave-supported network, Understanding of Aave basics, Collateral assets
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Quick Overview

1Go to Aave
2Supply Collateral
3Enable E-Mode
4Confirm E-Mode
5Borrow Assets
6Monitor Health Factor

Aave E-Mode (Efficiency Mode) lets you borrow more when using correlated assets as collateral. For example, borrow more USDC using USDT as collateral since both are stablecoins.

What is E-Mode?

Normal Aave limits how much you can borrow to protect against volatility. E-Mode recognizes that correlated assets (like stablecoins) have lower liquidation risk.

E-Mode Categories:
CategoryAssetsMax LTV
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StablecoinsUSDC, USDT, DAI97%
ETH CorrelatedETH, wstETH, rETH93%
DefaultMixed80%

Benefits

  • Higher LTV (borrow more)
  • Lower liquidation risk for correlated pairs
  • Capital efficient strategies

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Go to Aave

Visit app.aave.com and connect your wallet.

Tips

  • ✓Available on Ethereum, Arbitrum, and more
  • ✓Choose network with lowest fees
2

Supply Collateral

Deposit assets that qualify for E-Mode. Check category requirements.

Tips

  • ✓Stablecoin E-Mode: USDC, USDT, DAI
  • ✓ETH E-Mode: wstETH, ETH, rETH
3

Enable E-Mode

Click E-Mode in dashboard, select category matching your assets.

Tips

  • ✓Can only use one E-Mode at a time
  • ✓All collateral must match category
4

Confirm E-Mode

Review new LTV and liquidation threshold. Confirm selection.

Tips

  • ✓Higher LTV means more borrowing power
  • ✓Also higher liquidation risk
5

Borrow Assets

Borrow assets from the same E-Mode category with improved rates.

Warnings

  • ⚠97% LTV leaves little room for error
  • ⚠Monitor position closely
6

Monitor Health Factor

Keep health factor above 1.0. E-Mode positions need more attention.

Tips

  • ✓Set up alerts for health factor
  • ✓Close to 1.0 = liquidation risk

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