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Announcement

Secured Finance DeFi 2.0 Fixed Rate Lending & Lighthouse Perpetual Storage: Pioneer the Future of Filecoin

Exclusive Interview: Founders Explore the Convergence of Decentralized Storage & DeFi 2.0

Kenji Mitsusada
Secured Finance
Published in
3 min readMar 18, 2025

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Introducing a New Era of Filecoin Innovation

Secured Finance is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Lighthouse, uniting two pioneering founders dedicated to advancing the Filecoin ecosystem. In an exclusive interview, Nandit Mehra (Founder & CEO of Lighthouse) and Masa (Founder & CEO of Secured Finance) discuss how decentralized storage and DeFi 2.0— powered by the upcoming FIL-backed stablecoin, USDFC — can drive growth, enhance on-chain transactions, and foster a thriving Filecoin community.

Collaboration Narrative

  • Lighthouse Protocol revolutionizes perpetual storage on Filecoin, offering secure, scalable, and cost-effective data solutions.
  • Secured Finance is reshaping DeFi 2.0 on Filecoin with USDFC and innovative on-chain lending, promoting financial inclusion and efficiency.

Together, we aim to:

1. Elevate On-Chain Activity
Boost liquidity and facilitate robust DeFi growth within the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM).

2. Provide a Seamless User Experience
Integrate cutting-edge storage and advanced DeFi tools (including stablecoin and lending apps) to empower the Filecoin community.

3. Accelerate Ecosystem Expansion
Increase Total Value Locked (TVL) and user engagement, ultimately strengthening the Filecoin network.

Leadership Quotes

Masa, Founder & CEO, Secured Finance
“Our vision is to forge a fully integrated Filecoin ecosystem where decentralized storage and finance operate in tandem. By launching USDFC and collaborating with Lighthouse, we are ushering in a new era of on-chain transactions and liquidity. This partnership enables users to harness both secure data storage and modern financial services.”

Nandit Mehra, Founder & CEO, Lighthouse
“At Lighthouse, our core mission has always been to make perpetual storage on Filecoin both accessible and cost-effective. By partnering with Secured Finance, we’re extending our impact through next-generation DeFi solutions supported by a native stablecoin, USDFC. Together, we’re shaping a future where data and finance converge — unlocking unprecedented value for the entire Filecoin ecosystem.”

Exclusive Interview & Ecosystem Impact

In this conversation, the founders explore:

  • Collective Vision
    How decentralized storage and a FIL-backed stablecoin can boost on-chain payments, improve liquidity, and nurture long-term DeFi growth.
  • Practical Applications
    Concrete use cases of Lighthouse’s storage technology and USDFC, showcasing greater reliability, composability, and efficiency for developers and users alike.
  • Strategic Roadmap
    Collaborative initiatives, community-driven campaigns, and the broader strategies needed to drive meaningful impact across the Filecoin network.

Watch the full interview on X:

Galxe-Powered Social Campaign

Launching on March 18 until April 1, our Galxe Campaign will celebrate this partnership and spark community engagement by:

  • Following & Retweeting on X
    Follow both Secured Finance and Lighthouse on X, then retweet our announcement to help spread the word.
  • Additional Engagement Tasks
    We’ll introduce new activities throughout the campaign to reward the community for their participation.

Our goal is to raise awareness, foster on-chain activity, and pave the way for the upcoming launch of USDFC.

About Secured Finance & Lighthouse Protocol

Secured Finance: (https://secured.finance/)
A leading DeFi protocol specializing in fixed-income lending and borrowing on the blockchain. Through its FIL-backed stablecoin, USDFC, and an on-chain orderbook system, Secured Finance offers reliable, low-cost financial solutions designed to elevate the Filecoin ecosystem.

Lighthouse: (https://www.lighthouse.storage/)
A game-changing decentralized storage solution on Filecoin, Lighthouse is known for making permanent storage both easy and affordable. Its advanced technology empowers users and projects to securely manage data, significantly boosting the resilience and scalability of the Filecoin network.

Stay Tuned

As Secured Finance and Lighthouse unite decentralized storage with financial innovation, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of Filecoin. Keep an eye on our official channels for updates and opportunities to get involved.

Secured Finance Official Links
Website | X | GitHub | Galxe | Link3 | Guild | Discord

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Secured Finance: Interbank-grade, Peer-to-Peer Capital Markets. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) protocol built on blockchain for OTC derivatives trading. Secure, efficient, and transparent transactions. Unlocking the full potential of global finance. Join the future of finance today

Kenji Mitsusada
Kenji Mitsusada

Written by Kenji Mitsusada

Head of Markets @ Secured Finance. 18 years of interest rate derivatives trading experience. Former Co-Head of G10 FX Forwards and STIR Trader at Goldman Sachs

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