DeFiIntermediate9 min
What is Yield Farming in Crypto? (Animated + 4 Examples)
By Whiteboard Crypto
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Summary
Yield farming means putting crypto assets to work in DeFi protocols to earn rewards. This animated explainer covers four real yield farming examples, how APY is calculated, the risks of impermanent loss, and why high yields can signal high risk.
Key Concepts
Yield farmingAPYLiquidity miningReward tokensImpermanent lossDeFi risk
Things To Remember
- Yield farming involves providing liquidity or staking assets in DeFi to earn rewards.
- Very high APY rates are often temporary or come with significant risks.
- Impermanent loss can offset yield farming gains.
- Smart contract exploits have caused major losses in yield farming protocols.
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