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Solana DeFi Glossary
Definitions of key terms used in Solana DeFi, token locking, LP locking, and staking. Published by the StakePoint team.
DeFi Yield
Returns generated by providing liquidity, staking, or lending in decentralised finance protocols.
Definition
DeFi yield refers to the returns generated by deploying capital in decentralised finance protocols. Common yield sources include staking rewards from token staking pools, trading fees from liquidity provision, and interest from lending protocols.
DeFi yield is typically expressed as APR or APY and can vary significantly based on the protocol, the token, and market conditions. Higher yields often reflect higher risk — from token price volatility, smart contract vulnerabilities, or unsustainable reward rates.
On Solana, DeFi yield opportunities include liquidity provision on Raydium and Meteora, token staking on platforms like StakePoint, and lending on Solana lending protocols.
StakePoint & DeFi Yield
StakePoint generates DeFi yield for stakers through configurable token staking pools. Pool creators set the reward rate and stakers earn returns proportional to their share of the pool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DeFi yield?
DeFi yield is the return generated by deploying capital in DeFi protocols — through staking, liquidity provision, or lending.
How can I earn yield on Solana?
On Solana, yield can be earned through token staking pools on StakePoint, liquidity provision on Raydium or Meteora, or lending on Solana lending protocols.
Related Terms
Staking Rewards
Tokens earned by stakers for locking tokens in a staking pool.
APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
The simple annualised rate of return on a staking position without compounding.
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)
The annualised return on a staking or yield position including compounding effects.
Staking Pool
An on-chain contract where token holders deposit tokens to earn rewards.
Solana DeFi
Decentralised finance applications built on the Solana blockchain.