No, 5–10% APY is realistic in the current Stellar DeFi ecosystem, though yields are variable and not guaranteed. Stellar's Blend protocol has shown USDC lending yields in the 8–15%+ range during periods of strong borrowing demand — driven by genuine utilization from cross-border payments, remittances, and business liquidity needs in emerging markets.

Your USDC is deposited into Blend's lending pools. Borrowers over-collateralize their loans and pay interest — you earn a share proportional to your deposit. DeFindex optimizes allocation across the most efficient pools. Security is maintained through non-custodial architecture, over-collateralization with automatic liquidations, and audited Soroban smart contracts.

We integrate new assets every week. We're building support for the top 100 cryptocurrencies and popular equities, commodities, FX pairs, ETFs, and more.

No KYC is required to create an account or invest. However, you must complete KYC to deposit and withdraw via our regulated financial partners. We restrict access from U.S. sanctioned jurisdictions and countries where our services are not supported.

Creating an account is 100% free. Savings deposits incur a flat 0.5% fee. Withdrawals incur a tiered yield commission: 20% under $500, 15% from $500–$2,499, 10% from $2,500–$50,000, and 5% above $50,000. Swaps incur a 0.5% fee on the input amount.

Yes. Our technology has been audited by Halborn, a professional security firm. We use two-layer encryption and active monitoring systems. You retain custody of your funds at all times. As with any DeFi platform, risks exist — please read our documentation for full details.