What is Aave Ethereum sDAI?
Aave Ethereum sDAI is a lending market for Sky's sDAI (Savings DAI), the yield-bearing wrapper for DAI. sDAI automatically earns the Sky Savings Rate (SSR), meaning it accrues yield before even being deposited into Aave. This creates a stacked yield opportunity: SSR yield plus Aave supply yield.
How This Market Works
sDAI lending creates layered returns:
- Convert DAI to sDAI (starts earning SSR, typically 5-8%)
- Deposit sDAI into Aave V3 lending pool
- Receive aETHsDAI tokens representing your position
- Earn additional interest from sDAI borrowers
- Total yield = Sky Savings Rate + Aave supply yield
What Assets Are Involved
Supply Asset: sDAI (Savings DAI) - yield-bearing DAI wrapper Receipt Token: aETHsDAI - Aave deposit token Underlying: DAI earning Sky Savings RatesDAI in Aave is used for:
- Collateral while continuing to earn SSR
- Capital efficiency (using yield-bearing assets as collateral)
- Accessing liquidity without exiting SSR position
- Leveraged savings strategies
Sky Savings Rate (SSR)
The SSR is set by Sky governance:
- Currently offers competitive stablecoin yields
- Yield comes from DAI borrowers in the Sky ecosystem
- Rate adjusts based on market conditions and governance
- Historically ranged from 1% to 15%+ depending on market conditions