DeFi Yield vs Staking vs CeFi
APY × risk-adjusted across all flavors
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DeFi Yield vs Staking vs CeFi Comparison
Compare risk-adjusted APY across all yield strategies: lending, LP, staking, CeFi rewards. Headline yields ignore smart-contract + impermanent-loss + counterparty risks. Real return is what matters.
How to use this tool
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Pick yield strategy
Lending, LP, staking, CeFi.
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Risk-adjustment
Smart contract + IL + slashing + counterparty.
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See real return
Risk-adjusted APY across options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is "real APY" lower?
Headline APY ignores: smart-contract risk (Curve hack 2023, $73M), impermanent loss (LP), slashing (PoS), counterparty (FTX collapse). Real risk-adjusted is often 30-50% of headline.
Lending vs LP vs Staking?
Lending (Aave): predictable, no IL, smart-contract risk only. LP (Curve): higher yield, IL risk, fee earnings. Staking (ETH, SOL): native protocol, slashing risk small, longer lockup.
Smart contract risk levels?
Multi-billion TVL + 2+ years + audited (Aave, Compound): low ~3% annual. Mid-protocol: medium 7-10%. New unaudited: high 20%+. History matters more than audits alone.
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