The forest is growing to new heights.

Treehouse is excited to announce the launch of tAVAX, our first tAsset on Avalanche. This expansion marks a new chapter for the protocol, bringing liquid staking primitives that deliver enhanced yield and drive interest rate convergence into one of the fastest, most vibrant ecosystems in DeFi.

Just as tETH unlocked arbitrage-driven yield strategies for Ethereum, tAVAX brings the same design to Avalanche—empowering users to capture yield, power integrations, and participate in Treehouse’s mission to build the fixed income layer.

Why Avalanche?

Avalanche is home to one of the most engaged DeFi communities, with deep liquidity and a strong base of AVAX supporters. Expanding here allows Treehouse to:

  • Reach new communities: Give AVAX users access to interest rate arbitrage strategies once reserved for institutions.
  • Deepen integrations: Unlock opportunities for tAssets across Avalanche-native protocols through tAVAX.
  • Diversify the ecosystem: Expand beyond Ethereum to strengthen Treehouse’s multi-chain vision.
  • Enhance yield: Leverage Avalanche’s infrastructure to deliver additional arbitrage-driven returns.

Avalanche’s speed, scalability, and loyal base of believers make it the perfect new peak for the Treehouse forest.

By expanding onto Avalanche, Treehouse takes another step in its journey toward building a more reliable and transparent crypto space, laying the groundwork for fixed income to take root onchain.

What Is tAVAX?

tAVAX is Treehouse’s DeFi-ready liquid staking primitive for Avalanche, designed to capture yield through interest rate arbitrage while remaining composable across DeFi.

Like other tAssets, tAVAX:

  • Embeds Treehouse’s arbitrage strategy, providing interest rate arbitrage yield called Market Efficiency Yield (MEY), on top of native AVAX staking rewards. MEY enhances yield while helping converge fragmented lending and borrowing markets.
  • Is fully DeFi-compatible, usable as collateral, in LPs, or across yield strategies.
  • Contributes to the Decentralized Offered Rates (DOR) infrastructure, by creating a more reliable foundation for on-chain interest rates.

tAVAX is a gateway to enhanced yield, DeFi utility, and a stronger foundation for on-chain fixed income. By combining native AVAX rewards with Market Efficiency Yield, it presents one of the most compelling staking opportunities in the Avalanche ecosystem.

tAVAX Strategy: How It Works

All tAssets, including tAVAX, are built on the same core principles: yield optimization, safety mechanisms, and efficiency. 

Each tAsset anchors itself in its chain’s native liquid staking ecosystem, and is further enhanced through Treehouse’s interest rate arbitrage strategy—generating additional yield for users, also known as Market Efficiency Yield (MEY).

On Avalanche, the tAVAX strategy is powered by BENQI, the protocol behind Avalanche’s battle-tested LST, sAVAX. By using sAVAX as the foundation, and layering in MEY alongside incentives from protocols like Aave, tAVAX delivers one of the most competitive staking opportunities on the network.

The result is an enhanced yield profile: holders capture not only the base rewards of sAVAX, but also an additional pickup on interest rate arbitrage yield unlocked through tAVAX.Learn more about the tAsset strategy in our documentation.

GoNuts Integration: Earn Nuts with tAVAX

Beyond yield, tAVAX powers your progression in GoNuts, Treehouse’s points and rewards program. With Season 2 underway, every tAVAX deposit counts.

For every 20 tAVAX you hold, you’ll earn 1 Nut per day, adding directly to your stash. 

Through tAVAX, you’re not only tapping into interest rate arbitrage strategies on Avalanche, you’re also powering your GoNuts journey through:

  • Daily Nut accrual: Grow your Nut balance steadily just by holding tAVAX.
  • Buff synergy: Pair your tAVAX earnings with additional boosts to amplify your Nuts even further. For a comprehensive list of buffs, explore our GoNuts Season 2 guide.
  • Stage progression: Nuts count toward your climb through the Stages of the Tree. Find out more through our Weekly Quests and the Stages of the Tree blog.
  • End-of-season rewards: The more Nuts you accumulate, the greater your share when rewards are distributed.

With tAVAX, Avalanche deposits don’t just generate yield—they also get rewarded.

Avalanche Ascent Campaign

To celebrate the launch of tAVAX, Treehouse is kicking off Avalanche Ascent, a 2-month journey packed with rewards and buffs.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Season 2 Integration: tAVAX deposits count toward GoNuts Season 2 progression.
  • Limited-time Nuts Boost: Extra rewards for early tAVAX holders with the Avalanche Ascent buff.
  • Exclusive badge: Earn a limited-edition Ski Goggles badge to mark your ascent into Avalanche.

The Avalanche Ascent ends on November 2, 2025, 0700 UTC. Reach the peak before the snow settles.

Campaign Rewards

Ski Goggles Badge 

Your climb begins with the Ski Goggles Badge—a lasting mark of your ascent into Avalanche. This isn’t just a badge for your profile, but a symbol that you were among the first to set foot on new ground with Treehouse.

  • Awarded on your first mint of ≥ 2 tAVAX
  • A permanent addition to your badge collection—proof of your Avalanche journey
  • Counts toward your badge progression in the Stages of the Tree 

Every climb needs its gear, and these goggles are more than a keepsake—they’re a symbol of your presence on Avalanche, and may one day help squirrels venture deeper into the mountains ahead.

Avalanche Ascent buff 

While the badge marks your presence, the Avalanche Ascent buff powers your journey. All tAVAX positions gain a temporary advantage during the duration of the campaign, making every step count twice as much!

  • 100% Boost on all tAVAX positions and vaults (No minimum deposit required)
  • Active for the full campaign period (Aug 29 – Nov 2, 2025)
  • Simply hold tAVAX positions to double your Nuts

From the moment you deposit until the snow settles, your climb is fueled by doubled rewards. This buff turns steady progress into a sprint up the mountain, an edge reserved for those who join the Ascent.

Beyond the Ascent: Balancer LP Boost

For those ready to climb higher, liquidity provision unlocks even greater rewards.

By supplying tAVAX in the Balancer pool, you turn every step of your ascent into a multiplier, pushing your Nuts earnings to new heights.

Together, these rewards turn Avalanche deposits into more than yield—they’re your gear for the climb, boosting your Nuts and leaving a mark in the forest.

Security First

Treehouse is built with security and transparency at its core. Our smart contracts are audited, and all strategies are stress-tested rigorously. Users can also track performance directly in the dashboard for full visibility.

With tAVAX, we bring the same standards that established trust for tETH on Ethereum into Avalanche—so Squirrels in the Treehouse can climb with confidence.

The Forest Ascends

With tAVAX, Treehouse extends its fixed income vision to new terrain. 

Avalanche’s peaks are waiting, and the forest is climbing higher.

Stake, earn, and ascend into Avalanche with us.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do I mint tAVAX?
A: You can mint directly through the Treehouse dApp by depositing AVAX, WAVAX, or sAVAX.

Q: What can I do with my tAVAX once minted?
A: You can hold it to earn Nuts, deposit into Treehouse vaults, or use it across DeFi protocols as integrations expand.

Q: Is there a minimum deposit required?
A: There’s no minimum to mint tAVAX, but deposits of ≥2 tAVAX are required to unlock the Ski Goggles Badge.

Q: Can I swap my tAVAX back to AVAX?
A: Yes, you may swap your tAVAX to AVAX, WAVAX, and sAVAX at anytime, and vice-versa.

Q: Does holding TREE affect my Avalanche Ascent rewards?
A: No, campaign rewards only depend on tAVAX. However, TREE boosts multipliers across the ecosystem can amplify your Nuts beyond the campaign.

Q: Can I participate if I already hold sAVAX?
A: Yes, you can deposit sAVAX directly into the dApp to mint tAVAX.

Q: Will there be more Avalanche-native integrations for tAVAX?
A: Yes. Treehouse is actively working with Avalanche-native protocols to expand utility across lending, LPs, and yield strategies.

Q: Can I stack the Avalanche Ascent Buff with other buffs?
A: Yes. The Avalanche Ascent Buff stacks with the Balancer LP Buff and other ecosystem buffs for maximum rewards.

Q: What happens to my rewards after the campaign ends?
A: The 100% tAVAX Buff expires on November 2, 2025. However, your Ski Goggles Badge will be reflected on your GoNuts Season 2 dashboard permanently. Nuts accrued from the tAVAX campaign continues to accumulate based on standard GoNuts mechanics.

Q: Is there a cap on how many users can join the campaign?
A: No, there’s no cap—anyone who meets the requirements during the campaign period can participate.

About Treehouse 🌳

Treehouse, a digital assets infrastructure firm and the decentralized arm of the parent company Treehouse Labs, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the decentralized fixed income market. Treehouse Protocol introduces innovative fixed income products and primitives across chains through tAssets, liquid staking tokens that empowers its users to participate in the convergence of on-chain interest rates while retaining the flexibility to engage in DeFi activities. 

Treehouse Protocol is also pioneering the Decentralized Offered Rates (DOR) consensus mechanism for benchmark rate setting, enabling a range of fixed income products and primitives into digital assets. Treehouse is dedicated to creating safer and more predictable return alternatives for both individual investors and institutions.

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