The YaaS Revolution
As the DeFi ecosystem develops, so do the number of protocols, chains, concepts, and possibilities. The modern-day yield farmer is stuck with the paradox of choice: a myriad of opportunities, yet strong time constraints and an ever-growing complexity.
Some will deposit their assets on protocols with simple tokenomics and time-tested strength — the so-called “blue chips”. Others will spend their time analyzing, monitoring and managing their assets. Unfortunately, those remedies don’t scale well: blue chip yields are low, and yield farming has decreasing returns, with research taking up too much time.
Just like most people don’t do their plumbing themselves, wasting your day bridging assets across different blockchains and farming across multiple protocols can feel quite cumbersome. When things get too complicated, it’s time to call in the specialists. You can then relax and enjoy your life.
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Hence, “Yield as a Service” (YaaS) was born, managing assets on your behalf with on-chain protocols. Originally pioneered by protocols like Yearn, the sector has been lacking innovation, and is ready to grow. Here is how Astrolab improves among current YaaS alternatives:
- Astrolab generate a better yield for users! Most YaaS providers take a very cautious stance and deposit liquidity only in blue chip and incumbent protocols, which results in sub-par returns. By integrating a wide range of protocols on different chains, Astrolab reduces associated risks to get a better, less volatile yield. This is why we are a cross-chain yield aggregator: the whole EVM ecosystem is our playing field.
- We make your liquidity go further. TradFi money management revolves around capital efficiency. Deposit funds and get yield. Borrow against those and generate more yield. Repeat. Astrolab’s yield tokens will have deep liquidity, allowing you to borrow and leverage against them, getting optimized returns on your funds.
At Astrolab, we share the same ultimate goal as ETH — getting the majority of assets staked for maximum efficiency and profit. Our vision is to create a YaaS service that allows seamless deposits and an exchange of liquid assets in their yield-bearing form.
So, let’s make it easy for ourselves and say “Yaas!” to more yield, more efficiency, and more peace of mind. The DeFi world is constantly evolving, and Astrolab is here to make sure you stay ahead of the game. Join us to navigate the complexities and maximize your returns, while you focus on the things that matter most.
So go ahead, sit back, relax, and let the yield roll in with Astrolab! 💫
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