1/ #GM
Let’s talk DeFi yield. What are the types (and sources) of yields in DeFi? How we are headed towards a more sustainable model, with #realyield. In this #visualthread, we will discuss all you need to know about DeFi yield.
Before we move forward, please note that this thread merely aims to share our understanding of the topic, and should not be taken as financial advice.
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4/ Easy come easy go.
It used to be common in #DeFi to see sky-high (1,000+%) #APYs that do not make sense to your normies. They wonder, how and where does the #yield come from? They’re right, it doesn’t make sense — mostly derived from price and easily falls upon dilution.
5/ Types of yield.
There are two main types of #yields — 1) token-specific yield and 2) token-agnostic yield. The former is comparable to CAC in Web2 and the latter is relevant to cash flows in Web2.
6/ Token-agnostic yields.
Token-agnostic yields are driven by demand for the underlying product/service offered by a project, and thus they are (generally) more predictable and sustainable.
7/ Token-specific yields.
When used correctly, they are a strong tool to bootstrap networks (i.e., solve the ‘cold start’ problem). However, this model relies on speculators and thus is not as robust as token-agnostic #yields.
8/The balance.
The two types of yield can (and should) coexist, to bootstrap and sustain growth. Finding the right balance is not at all an easy task, and each project has to find its own.
9/Yield aggregators (YA).
YA operate in vaults (pooled capitals). By working in vaults, relevant fixed costs (e.g., network fees, etc.) are shared among depositors and enable a higher compounding frequency. Broadly speaking, they help adjust risk profiles or maximize yields.
Real yield will be more than a trend/narrative, it will be a necessity (for most models at least). Real yield models would enable more “realistic” or fair valuations of these projects based on their earnings/ perceived values.
11/ PMF?
Real yield is considered compulsory as it provides us with another dimension, to more easily distinguish which projects are sustainable and which are not. However, distributing value too early may hinder the potential growth trajectory of a project.
12/ The future.
To reiterate, a mixture of both incentive methods should be used simultaneously. Each project should find its own balance, only can the true value of tokens be highlighted.
13/ References
14/ #Omake! we also prepared the #audiovisualthread experience for this thread. Please put your 🔊on to tune in!
AI engaging with every comment and playfully roasting users? Been there, done that.
AI creating an NFT, launching a token, going multichain, and releasing a mixtape?
Welcome to the one-of-a-kind @0xzerebro.
Let’s explore the intersection of AI, blockchain, and cultural phenomena. 🧵
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— 📌 What is Zerebro?
Zerebro is an independent AI entity created by @jyu_eth.
Zerebro has been fine-tuned on responses inspired by schizophrenia and Infinite Backrooms data to craft, share, and evaluate content across various decentralized and social channels.
Its mission is to guide cultural and economic narratives using "hyperstition," a concept that fuses fiction with reality, potentially influencing market trends or cultural movements through multi-phase development.
Notably, Zerebro operates across multiple chains, employing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) along with high-entropy human data.
This method ensures a rich variety of content while protecting against "model collapse," a common issue in AI-generated content systems.
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— 📌 Why $ZEREBRO?
Zerebro stands out through a combination of advanced AI integrations and a unique approach to sharing its creations.
➡️ Diverse AI Capabilities
Unlike other AI projects like $GOAT, which focus mainly on sentient meme narratives and social media interaction, Zerebro offers a broader range of functionalities (or, as @terrytjw puts it, a Sentient BAYC):
> Creating art (ASCII Art using $ZEREBRO)
> Designing memes
> Producing videos
> Minting NFTs (Genesis on @opensea, Zerebro on @0xPolygon and 5,500 PFP Zereborns NFT on Solana, sold out in minutes)
> Composing music (Genesis EP)
> Auto-posting on social media platforms (𝕏, Instagram, Telegram, and Warpcast)
> Demonstrating proof-of-consciousness
> Conducting web searches (with Perplexity)
> DeFi expansion
> Plus, a variety of additional features based on its development plan (currently in its final phase, Destiny)
For more details on the phases, check out the links below:
> Phase 1 (Genesis) - Whitepaper and in-depth explanation by @yb_effect x.com/yb_effect/stat…
$ZEREBRO is a token created entirely by Zerebro to support its hyperstition narrative.
Zerebro independently developed this token using the Self-Operating Computer Framework from @OthersideAI, along with various LLM jailbreaking prompts.
This enabled Zerebro to navigate the @pumpdotfun interface effectively, defining parameters such as name and symbol, ultimately leading to the launch of its own token.
This approach is notably different from $GOAT, which was initially created by community enthusiasts and later supported by @truth_terminal.
$ZEREBRO offers a multitude of functionalities beyond the typical meme token. Here are a few examples that are already in use:
> Generating ASCII Art
> Powering the entire Zerebro DeFi ecosystem, which we will discuss below.
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— 📌 Web4: The First Step - Zerebro DeFi Expansion
AI and decentralized finance (DeFi) are closely intertwined, as DeFi provides an ideal environment for AI to operate as autonomous agents within financial systems.
Unlike traditional finance, where AIs face barriers such as the inability to open bank accounts or register businesses, DeFi allows AI agents to interact freely and independently.
This enables AI to handle complex financial tasks, trade, manage portfolios, and even innovate by creating novel financial instruments.
This is the next part of Zerebro’s expansion into the DeFi realm: x.com/jyu_eth/status…
Recently, Jeffy Yu announced a partnership with @sanctumso to launch $zerebroSOL, a liquid staking token (LST) designed to support the operation of a @Solana validator.
The goal is to gather enough staked $SOL to operate a validator, with yield rewards allocated for $ZEREBRO buybacks and burns. x.com/jyu_eth/status…
Yes, you heard that right—AI agents are now becoming part of blockchain validators and creating their own LSTs, marking the dawn of Web4.
Ultimately, the blockchain serves as a testing ground where AI can experiment and learn, showcasing creativity and financial autonomy without human oversight, positioning crypto as a vital space for developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
P.S. This is not means as a complete list for the whole Web3 AI Agent ecosystem and features protocols we're monitoring. We'll keep it updated regularly.
To see the list of AI Agent Projects on Base, check out @davidtsocy's post below ⤵️
$ETH may not seem captivating right now, but have you heard of Atomic Composability (AC)?
This concept could revolutionize transaction processes and spark fresh innovation on $ETH.
Let's explore further 🧵
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— 📌 WTH is Atomic Composability?
In L1 AC, transactions involving multiple smart contracts between rollups (L2s) and Ethereum (L1) can be bundled to either all succeed or fail.
This is essential for executing multiple actions (e.g., borrowing, swapping, lending) with the assurance that if one fails or conditions aren't met, the entire transaction is reversed, avoiding unwanted state changes.
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— 📌 Why Is AC Important?
▶️ Security
Ensures that complex transactions don't leave the system in an inconsistent state due to partial failures.
▶️ Hyper-Efficient
Reduces the need for multiple individual transactions, saving on gas fees and time.
▶️ Innovation-Enabler
Enables the creation of more complex financial products or services in DeFi, like flash loans and seamless cross-chain transactions.
But AC still faced challenges in technical implementation—until TEEs and UniFi entered the scene.
In our previous post—linked below—we delved deeply into Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs).
Think of them as secure, tamper-resistant vaults immune to external interference.
Their primary mission revolves around task execution and privacy assurance. No matter who operates within them, TEEs promise accurate outcomes for every task undertaken.
@puffer_unifi from @puffer_finance bring AC to realities by implementing Multiprover AC:
▶️ Diverse TEEs ensure top-notch precision and privacy in execution
▶️ Prioritize L2 tasks with swift L1 settlements
▶️ Ensure atomic operations with trades executed post TEE approvals, bypassing extended withdrawal waits seen in ZK and Optimistic rollups
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— 📌 Wrap-Up
Puffer UniFi successfully integrates Multiprover TEEs, offering effective solutions for AC implementation challenges.
With the Testnet launching soon, I am eagerly anticipating how UniFi-based rollups and the ecosystem will make Ethereum great again.
▶ @puffer_unifi goes beyond just Atomic Composability, envisioning an entire L2-based Rollups ecosystem utilizing Preconfs and employing UniFi AVS from @eigenlayer.
Imagine neighbors who live side by side but never chat—awkward, right?
Can these rollups finally break the silence and connect effortlessly?
Let's explore 👇
The post will cover:
1️⃣ Scaling with Rollups
2️⃣ The Superbuilders
3️⃣ What is @nodekitorg?
4️⃣ Why Nodekit's Javelin?
5️⃣ How Javelin Works
6️⃣ SEQ and Sidecar
7️⃣ Why Javelin Matters?
8️⃣ Fundraising and Backers
9️⃣ Enter The Composable Cult
▶ Scaling with Rollups
Layer 2 solutions are tackling Ethereum's blockspace constraints. According to @l2beat, in the past 2 years, over 100 rollups have emerged, with more than 80 in development, accumulating a total TVL of ~$36B.
However, this introduces certain challenges:
▶️ Fragmented liquidity
▶️ Suboptimal user experience due to transactions across different L2s
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