According to Michaël van de Poppe, the Sonic ecosystem is experiencing significant growth, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) nearing the $1 billion mark, up from $250 million since February. The introduction of their native USDC is expected to enhance capital efficiency, making it a key factor in its trading appeal.

According to IntoTheBlock, Aave's borrow ratios across different chains show Scroll leading with over 40%, followed by Metis and Ethereum. Higher borrow ratios suggest increased capital efficiency and on-chain activity, indicating potential trading opportunities on these platforms.

According to Miles Deutscher, leverage should be utilized primarily for hedging your spot portfolio, achieving delta neutrality through pair trading, and enhancing capital efficiency. He emphasizes that leverage is intended for reducing risk rather than increasing it, offering a critical insight for traders who experienced losses due to leverage mismanagement.