Focus on sustainable yields from protocol revenue rather than token emissions.
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Typical APY range5% - 30%
What is Real Yield?
Real yield refers to returns generated from actual protocol revenue (trading fees, interest payments) rather than unsustainable token emissions. After the 2022 bear market exposed many "yield farming" APYs as temporary inflation, real yield strategies emerged as a sustainable alternative.
How It Works
Identify protocols with genuine revenue
Stake or provide liquidity to earn fee share
Receive yield in established tokens (ETH, USDC) not just protocol tokens
Benefit from sustainable, long-term returns
Examples of Real Yield
GMX: GLP holders earn ETH/AVAX from trading fees
dYdX: Stakers earn from trading fee distribution
Curve: veCRV holders earn trading fees
Uniswap: LPs earn swap fees
Evaluating Real Yield
Revenue Source: Where does the money come from?
Sustainability: Can this revenue continue long-term?
Distribution: How is revenue shared with token holders?
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How to Get Started
1Research protocol revenue models
2Identify fee-sharing mechanisms
3Stake or deposit to earn fees
4Receive yields in major tokens
5Compound or withdraw earnings
6Monitor protocol revenue trends
Pros
✓Sustainable long-term yields
✓Less dependent on token price
✓Aligned with protocol success
Cons
✗Generally lower than emission farming
✗Revenue can decrease in bear markets
✗Still carries protocol risk
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