On-chain lending markets have surged to $18.7 billion as of November 7, with Visa projecting a potential expansion to $40 trillion. This growth is driven by stablecoins, which serve as the foundation for programmable credit markets, allowing for real-time interest calculations and collateral monitoring through smart contracts. Platforms such as Maple Finance, Figure Markets, and Huma Finance have proven the model's effectiveness. Visa's forecast hinges on the adoption of compliance-ready stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets within existing regulatory frameworks. Since 2020, the sector has processed over $670 billion in stablecoin-denominated loans, with Aave and Compound dominating the market, accounting for 89% of August 2025's $51.7 billion in monthly volume.