The cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors are witnessing significant developments as various platforms integrate with Ethena, a protocol that rewards users with shards for holding USDe in their wallets. Notably, Injective has integrated with Ethena, enabling its users to earn 5x shards for holding USDe. MitoFinance has also launched a new vault, allowing users to earn shards and INJ rewards by providing liquidity in the USDe/USDT trading vault. Additionally, Gearbox Protocol has introduced leverage on USDe and sUSDe, offering up to 90x shards on USDe and 45x on sUSDe with a boost from Ethena. These integrations aim to increase Ethena's Total Value Locked (TVL) and push Aave's borrowing rates higher, benefiting both platforms in terms of revenue. Ethena's USDe supply is nearing $900 million, indicating growing interest and adoption among users.