Sommelier Finance: Automated DeFi Vaults Guide 2026
Smart vaults for passive yields · +150 XP · 11 min read · Updated March 2026
What is Sommelier?
Sommelier Finance is a vault platform where professional strategists run automated strategies that continuously optimize yields across DeFi. Instead of manually farming, trading, or rebalancing — you deposit once and let AI-driven Cellar contracts (vaults) compound your returns.
Core innovation: strategist-managed vaults. Sommelier vaults are smart contracts that execute complex strategies automatically: multi-protocol yield farming, leverage management, rebalancing, and hedging — all designed to generate sustainable, real yields (not just inflated farming APYs).
Key Features
How to Use Sommelier
Step 1: Connect Wallet
Visit app.sommelier.finance and connect your wallet. Have ETH, USDC, or other vault assets ready.
Step 2: Browse Vaults by Strategy
Explore available Cellars: Real Yield ETH, stETH/ETH farming, USDC yield, etc. Each vault shows its strategy, current APY, and risk profile.
Step 3: Review APY + Risk
Check the vault's historical APY, AUM (assets under management), strategist track record, and smart contract audits.
Step 4: Deposit & Track
Deposit your assets. The Cellar automatically rebalances, compounds yields, and adjusts strategies. Monitor via the dashboard.
Risk Management
Strategist Risk: Strategies rely on strategist execution. Poor decisions or unexpected market moves can reduce returns.
Protocol Risk: Vaults integrate with multiple DeFi protocols (Uniswap, Aave, Yearn, etc.) — all carry underlying risks.