Research

Yield opportunities with digital assets

Understanding the new era in crypto investing. Blockchain economies are creating new income opportunities, with staking, lending, and other on-chain strategies emerging as core sources of yield beyond traditional investments.

Key Takeaways
  • Blockchain economies are creating new income opportunities, with staking, lending, and other on-chain strategies emerging as core sources of yield beyond traditional investments.
  • Crypto yield strategies may provide diversification benefits, as some have historically shown low correlation to traditional fixed income and broader market performance, including during periods of volatility.
  • Staking and lending are foundational yield drivers in blockchain economies, with staking serving as the “base yield” for the local currency and lending representing one of the largest on-chain markets. However, both require active risk management, including liquidity, protocol, and collateral risks.