Sources & further reading
These are primary sources, established data vendors, or canonical specifications we referenced or cross-checked while writing this page.
- DefiLlama — The industry-standard open-source aggregator for DeFi TVL and protocol metrics.
- Dune Analytics — Community-curated SQL dashboards over on-chain data.
- Rekt.news — Forensic post-mortems on DeFi exploits; often the first independent analysis.
- Aave — documentation — Canonical documentation for the Aave lending protocol.
DeFi Yield Calculator
Calculate your expected returns from DeFi lending and yield farming. Enter your deposit amount, expected APR, and compounding frequency to see projected earnings over time.
Projected Results
Understanding DeFi Yield Calculations
DeFi yields are typically quoted as APR (Annual Percentage Rate) or APY (Annual Percentage Yield). APR is the simple annual rate, while APY includes the effect of compounding. Most yield aggregators auto-compound daily, which means the APY is higher than the quoted APR. This calculator helps you understand the difference and project your earnings based on different compounding frequencies.
Note that DeFi yields are variable and can change daily based on market conditions. The rates used in this calculator are for estimation purposes only and do not represent guaranteed returns. Always check current rates on the specific protocol you are considering.