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Yield

The income earned on an investment, expressed as a percentage.

Definition

The income earned on an investment, expressed as a percentage. In DeFi, yield comes from lending, liquidity provision, or staking. High yields often come with high risks like impermanent loss or smart contract exploits.

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Staking

Locking up tokens to help secure a proof-of-stake network and earn rewards.

Yield Farming

Strategically moving capital between DeFi protocols to maximize returns.

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A DEX aggregator that splits trades across multiple decentralized exchanges to find the best overall price.

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One of the biggest lending and borrowing protocols in DeFi.

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A cross-chain bridge that uses an optimistic verification system and a network of relayers to move tokens between chains quickly.

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DEX trading fees that automatically adjust based on market conditions like volatility or trading volume.

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