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Sustainable Returns

Definition

Sustainable returns refer to investment profits that can be consistently generated over a long period without depleting the underlying capital or causing market instability. In digital asset markets, this implies earning yields from activities like staking, lending, or providing liquidity, where the reward mechanisms are designed to be long-lasting and economically viable. It contrasts with excessively high, short-term gains that often carry disproportionate risks or rely on Ponzi-like structures. Achieving sustainable returns requires robust protocol design and sound economic modeling within decentralized finance.