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STABLECOIN YIELD FARMING

NeutralUndefined riskIntermediate

Overview

Deposit USDC, USDT, or DAI into reputable lending protocols (Aave, Compound) or stable-pair AMM pools to earn 3-12% APY without crypto-price exposure.

Setup

  1. 1.Pick the stablecoin: USDC for highest reserve quality, DAI for decentralization.
  2. 2.Choose a venue with audited smart contracts and >1 year of operating history.
  3. 3.Compare net APY (after token-incentive haircuts) across 2-3 protocols.
  4. 4.Deposit only what you can afford to lose to a smart-contract exploit.
  5. 5.Track APY weekly and rebalance when one venue underperforms by >2%.
  6. 6.Hold a portion in CEX cash for instant exit during stress events.

Max profit

Quoted APY on principal, minus gas fees and incentive-token volatility.

Max loss

Up to 100% from a smart-contract exploit, stablecoin de-peg, or bridge failure.

Breakeven

Yield earned exceeds gas costs and stablecoin-depeg risk premium.

When to use

When you want USD-denominated yield far above bank rates and accept smart-contract risk. Best for >$5k positions where gas is amortized.

When to avoid

On unaudited new protocols. With borrowed funds. When a stablecoin shows depeg signals (price <$0.99 on multiple venues).

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