[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Angel D'crypto 💱 [@AngelDcrypto](/creator/twitter/AngelDcrypto) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-11 08:22:51 UTC Are you new to @Aptos DeFi like me? Here’s what I discovered about the two top lending protocols you will need to know. Aries vs Echelon. Both are major players but serve different user needs. @AriesMarkets used to lead the aptos lending TVL, but now @EchelonMarket has taken the top spot. So, why did I feel Echelon will overturn Aries? 🟢 Aries Markets built a strong reputation as the first big lending protocol on Aptos. Users loved it for easy swapping and a wider range of assets. 🟢 On the other hand, Echelon focuses purely on lending and borrowing, with a rewarding points campaign. But why the shift in TVL? ✖️ Aries has a sleek UI but the website can be slow and buggy on mobile. Me: I use it several times on my phone and it felt very sluggish. ✖️ Aries is better suited for advanced users not a beginners like me. Me: It took me a few days just to fully understand how Aries works. ✖️ Aries offers a low lending APR (around 7.27%) and lower borrowing power compared to Echelon. Me: I tried to deposit $X USDT, to test the platform, but the transaction didn’t go through hmmm 🤔 maybe because I am using mobile or did Aries have deposit limit? 😔 Meanwhile, Echelon 😎 Has an easy to use interface, perfect for beginners like me Me: Still using my phone, it was smooth and simple. 💰 Echelon offers over XXXX% APR on $APT supplies and XXXXX% on stablecoins. 🚀 It's has special features an Efficiency Mode letting you borrow up to XX% of your supplied assets in select categories (like $APT or stablecoins). Me: I tested it with just $X worth of APT and $X USDT. The deposits and withdrawals were instant with no delays. 🎉 Echelon has a points campaign, hinting at an upcoming token generation event (TGE). Why has Echelon risen so fast? Aries caters more to advanced users and has a lower APR while borrowing is lower compared to Echelon. Though I haven’t tried using Aries on desktop yet, but from my mobile experience, Echelon is smoother and faster. My small $X deposit and withdrawal on Echelon were seamless, while Aries gave me some trouble. Plus, Echelon’s points campaign and a potential TGE are huge incentives driving more liquidity. Note; I will try using Aries on my laptop and return with my findings. Aptos Lending War TVL Breakdown 🟦 Echelon (Current stats) ✅ Total Supply: $365M+ ✅Total Borrowed: $116M+ ✅ TVL: $248M+ (website data) 🟩 Aries (Current stats): ✅Total Supply: $414M+ ✅ Total Borrowed: $150M+ ✅ TVL: $264M+ (DefiLlama data) It's down with over $65M from previous highs. Final thoughts Echelon’s simple UI, high loan to value, and points campaign attract massive liquidity. It’s clearly leading Aptos lending now but can it hold the crown for long term? What about you? Are you using the advanced trading with Aries or prefer passive farming on Echelon? What is your thoughts! 🤔  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [tvl](/topic/tvl) [echelon](/topic/echelon) [lending](/topic/lending) [Post Link](https://x.com/AngelDcrypto/status/1943586774980190217)
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Angel D'crypto 💱 @AngelDcrypto on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-11 08:22:51 UTC
Are you new to @Aptos DeFi like me? Here’s what I discovered about the two top lending protocols you will need to know.
Aries vs Echelon.
Both are major players but serve different user needs.
@AriesMarkets used to lead the aptos lending TVL, but now @EchelonMarket has taken the top spot.
So, why did I feel Echelon will overturn Aries?
🟢 Aries Markets built a strong reputation as the first big lending protocol on Aptos.
Users loved it for easy swapping and a wider range of assets.
🟢 On the other hand, Echelon focuses purely on lending and borrowing, with a rewarding points campaign.
But why the shift in TVL?
✖️ Aries has a sleek UI but the website can be slow and buggy on mobile.
Me: I use it several times on my phone and it felt very sluggish.
✖️ Aries is better suited for advanced users not a beginners like me.
Me: It took me a few days just to fully understand how Aries works.
✖️ Aries offers a low lending APR (around 7.27%) and lower borrowing power compared to Echelon.
Me: I tried to deposit $X USDT, to test the platform, but the transaction didn’t go through hmmm 🤔 maybe because I am using mobile or did Aries have deposit limit? 😔
Meanwhile, Echelon
😎 Has an easy to use interface, perfect for beginners like me
Me: Still using my phone, it was smooth and simple.
💰 Echelon offers over XXXX% APR on $APT supplies and XXXXX% on stablecoins.
🚀 It's has special features an Efficiency Mode letting you borrow up to XX% of your supplied assets in select categories (like $APT or stablecoins).
Me: I tested it with just $X worth of APT and $X USDT.
The deposits and withdrawals were instant with no delays.
🎉 Echelon has a points campaign, hinting at an upcoming token generation event (TGE).
Why has Echelon risen so fast?
Aries caters more to advanced users and has a lower APR while borrowing is lower compared to Echelon.
Though I haven’t tried using Aries on desktop yet, but from my mobile experience, Echelon is smoother and faster. My small $X deposit and withdrawal on Echelon were seamless, while Aries gave me some trouble.
Plus, Echelon’s points campaign and a potential TGE are huge incentives driving more liquidity.
Note; I will try using Aries on my laptop and return with my findings.
Aptos Lending War TVL Breakdown
🟦 Echelon (Current stats)
✅ Total Supply: $365M+ ✅Total Borrowed: $116M+ ✅ TVL: $248M+ (website data)
🟩 Aries (Current stats): ✅Total Supply: $414M+ ✅ Total Borrowed: $150M+ ✅ TVL: $264M+ (DefiLlama data) It's down with over $65M from previous highs.
Final thoughts
Echelon’s simple UI, high loan to value, and points campaign attract massive liquidity. It’s clearly leading Aptos lending now but can it hold the crown for long term?
What about you? Are you using the advanced trading with Aries or prefer passive farming on Echelon?
What is your thoughts! 🤔
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