Vault (Yield Vault)

Definition

A vault is an automated DeFi strategy that pools user funds and deploys them across various protocols to maximize yields. Vaults handle the complexity of yield farming automatically.

Example

Risks to Consider

Related Terms

• Yield Farming
• Auto-compounding (Automatic Compounding)

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