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May 3, 2026
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Why DeFi Yields for Lenders Are Low Even Though the Risk Is High
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Executive Summary
A central debate is whether DeFi lenders are underpricing risk, with participants noting that many blue-chip DeFi yields are below the traditional risk-free rate.
Arguments for lower DeFi yields include a 'convenience yield' for on-chain liquidity and optionality, and a 'liquidity discount' where massive, highly liquid markets can support lower rates than their off-chain institutional counterparts.
DeFi's efficiency is contrasted with Traditional Finance (TradFi), with proponents arguing DeFi compresses intermediation and can handle crises more transparently, citing the Archegos/Credit Suisse collapse as a TradFi 'infinite mint' failure.
The discussion critiques current DeFi risk modeling, debating the appropriate risk-free benchmark (10-year Treasury vs.
SOFR) and the necessity of updating models to reflect recent, large-scale hacks.
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