DeFi Yields: Where Do the Returns Actually Come From?
High APYs are everywhere in DeFi. Understanding their source is the difference between income and a trap.
In DeFi, yield comes from real sources — trading fees, lending interest — and from incentives, where protocols pay out their own tokens to attract capital.
Incentive-driven yields can evaporate when emissions slow. Sustainable returns track real demand. If an APY looks too good to be true, find out exactly who is paying it.
This article is for information only and is not financial advice. Always do your own research before investing in crypto assets.
Written by
Aisha Chen
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