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Sustainable Yield

Definition

Sustainable yield refers to the generation of consistent returns or income from an asset or investment strategy over an extended period without depleting the underlying capital. In decentralized finance, this concept relates to protocols that offer interest or rewards in a manner that can be maintained long-term without relying on unsustainable token inflation or ponzi-like structures. It prioritizes the health of the protocol’s economic model and the preservation of its asset base. Achieving sustainable yield is a key challenge for many DeFi applications.