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Yield-Bearing Stablecoins

Stablecoins that automatically generate yield from underlying Treasury or money market positions.

Market Size

$500M+

Typical Yield

4.5-5.5%

Key Issuers

4

## What are Yield-Bearing Stablecoins?

Yield-bearing stablecoins maintain a stable value while automatically passing yield to holders. This yield typically comes from US Treasuries, money markets, or other low-risk fixed income.

Yield Mechanisms

Rebasing

Token balance increases daily (e.g., USDM by Mountain Protocol).

Accruing

Token value increases vs NAV (e.g., USDY by Ondo).

Reward Distribution

Separate reward claims (e.g., sDAI).

Key Products

| Product | Issuer | Yield | Mechanism |

|---------|--------|-------|-----------|

| USDY | Ondo | 4.5%+ | Accruing |

| USDM | Mountain | 5%+ | Rebasing |

| sDAI | MakerDAO | ~5% | Accruing |

| sFRAX | Frax | ~5% | Accruing |

Benefits

  • **Passive Yield**: No active management needed
  • **DeFi Composable**: Use across protocols
  • **Stable Value**: Maintains dollar peg
  • **Transparent Backing**: Verifiable reserves
  • Regulatory Considerations

  • Varies significantly by product
  • Some require KYC (USDY)
  • Others permissionless (sDAI)
  • Geographic restrictions common
  • How to Offer via Fensory Connect

    Access multiple yield-bearing stablecoins through Fensory Connect for optimized yield across chains.

    Key Issuers

    IssuerProductYield
    Ondo FinanceUSDY4.5-5%
    Mountain ProtocolUSDM5%+
    MakerDAOsDAI~5%
    Frax FinancesFRAX~5%

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do yield-bearing stablecoins generate yield?

    Most yield-bearing stablecoins invest reserves in short-term US Treasuries or money markets, passing the yield to token holders.

    Are yield-bearing stablecoins safe?

    They carry similar risks to underlying Treasury products, plus smart contract and issuer risk. The yield comes from real backing, not algorithmic mechanisms.

    Use Cases

    • Passive yield generation
    • Treasury management
    • DeFi collateral with yield

    Integration Requirements

    • Multi-chain support
    • Yield tracking
    • Rebasing handling

    Regulatory Notes

    • Varies by product
    • KYC requirements for some
    • Geographic restrictions
    • Securities classification risk

    Access via Fensory Connect

    Integrate yield-bearing stablecoins through a single API.

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