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How to Use the DeFi Yields Dashboard

A step-by-step guide to finding, filtering, and comparing yield opportunities across DeFi protocols using the Decentralise.com Yields tool.

The DeFi Yields dashboard on Decentralise.com is a powerful aggregator that collects yield data from over 22,000 pools across multiple blockchains and protocols. Whether you're looking for stablecoin lending rates, liquid staking returns, or liquidity pool rewards, this tool helps you compare opportunities in one place — without needing to visit dozens of different protocol websites.

This guide walks you through every feature of the dashboard so you can confidently navigate it and find yield opportunities that match your goals.

What You'll See When You Open the Dashboard

DeFi Yields dashboard — table of pools sorted by TVL with key metrics

When you visit the DeFi Yields page, you're presented with a table of yield pools sorted by Total Value Locked (TVL) — the amount of capital currently deposited in each pool. Each row in the table represents a single yield opportunity and contains several key data points:

Pool: — the token or token pair involved (e.g., STETH, USDC, WBTC-ETH). Stablecoin pools are marked with a "Stable" badge.

Chain: — the blockchain network where the pool operates (Ethereum, Solana, Base, Polygon, etc.).

Project: — the DeFi protocol offering the yield (Aave, Lido, Maple, Uniswap, etc.).

TVL: — Total Value Locked, showing how much capital is in the pool. Higher TVL generally signals greater trust and liquidity.

APY: — the total Annual Percentage Yield you can expect. This is the headline number most users care about.

Base APY: — yield generated by the protocol's core mechanics (lending interest, staking rewards, trading fees).

Reward APY: — additional yield from token incentives or reward programs. When present, this is added on top of the base APY.

7d Change: — how the APY has moved over the past seven days, displayed as a percentage change with a green (up) or red (down) indicator.

IL Risk: — whether the pool carries Impermanent Loss risk. Pools marked "Yes" typically involve providing liquidity to a trading pair, where price divergence between the two assets can result in losses.

Each row also contains an "Open in protocol" link that takes you directly to the relevant page on the protocol's own website, so you can deposit or interact with the pool.

Step 1: Search by Token

Searching for USDC — the table filters to show only USDC pools

At the top of the dashboard, you'll find a search field labeled "Search tokens...". Type the name or ticker of any token you're interested in — for example, `USDC`, `ETH`, or `SOL` — and the table will instantly filter to show only pools involving that token.

This is the fastest way to answer the question: "Where can I earn yield on my USDC?" or "What are the best staking options for ETH?"

Step 2: Filter by Chain

Next to the search field, you'll see a Chain dropdown set to "All Chains" by default. Click it to select a specific blockchain. This is useful if you already have assets on a particular network and don't want to bridge them elsewhere.

For example, if your funds are on Solana, selecting the Solana chain filter will show you only Solana-based yield opportunities — like JitoSOL liquid staking or Solana lending markets.

Step 3: Filter by Project

The Project dropdown lets you narrow results to a specific DeFi protocol. If you already trust a particular project — say Aave, Lido, or Maple — you can filter the entire table to show only their pools.

This is also helpful for comparing what a single protocol offers across different tokens and chains.

Step 4: Use Advanced Filters

Advanced filters panel — Min TVL, Min APY, Stablecoin, and IL Risk

Click the "More Filters" button to reveal additional filtering options:

Min TVL ($): — set a minimum Total Value Locked threshold. For example, entering `1000000` will hide any pool with less than $1M in deposits. This is useful for avoiding small, potentially risky pools.

Min APY (%): — set a minimum yield. Entering `3` will show only pools offering at least 3% APY, filtering out low-yield opportunities.

Stablecoin: — choose between "Any", "Stablecoin Only", or "Non-Stablecoin". Select "Stablecoin Only" if you want to avoid exposure to volatile asset prices and focus on stable returns.

IL Risk: — choose between "Any", "Yes", or "No". Select "No" if you want to avoid Impermanent Loss risk entirely. This will show single-asset pools like lending and staking, which don't carry IL risk.

To collapse the advanced filters, click "Less Filters".

Step 5: Sort the Table

Click any column header in the table to sort by that metric. For example:

Click APY to sort pools from highest to lowest yield (or vice versa).

Click TVL to find the largest or smallest pools.

Click 7d Change to discover which yields are trending up or down.

Sorting by APY is the most common approach when searching for the best rates, but always cross-reference with TVL and project reputation before committing funds.

Step 6: Explore a Pool's Detail Page

Pool detail page for STETH (Lido) — summary cards and historical performance chart

Click on any row in the table to open that pool's detail page. Here you'll find:

Summary cards: showing TVL, Total APY, Base APY, and Reward APY at a glance.

Historical performance chart: with toggleable time ranges: 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days, 180 days, and All time. The chart displays both APY and TVL trends over time, helping you understand whether yields are stable, rising, or falling.

Pool Details section: with technical information: Pool ID, symbol, chain, project name, stablecoin status, IL risk level, exposure type (single asset or multi-asset), and the last update timestamp.

"Open in Protocol": button — a direct link to the protocol's interface where you can deposit your assets and start earning.

The historical chart is particularly valuable. A pool showing 10% APY today might have averaged 2% over the past month — the chart reveals these patterns.

Pool Details section — technical information including chain, project, IL risk, and exposure type

Step 7: Adjust Pagination

At the bottom of the table, you can control how many results appear per page using the dropdown (10, 25, 50, or 100). With over 22,000 pools available, increasing the per-page count helps when browsing broadly, while smaller counts keep things focused when using filters.

Use the page navigation buttons to move through results.

Practical Tips for Beginners

Start with stablecoins. If you're new to DeFi yields, begin by filtering for stablecoin pools with no IL risk. Stablecoin lending on established protocols like Aave or Maple offers relatively predictable returns without exposure to token price volatility.

Watch the TVL. Pools with very low TVL (under $1M) may carry higher risk — less liquidity means harder exits and potentially less battle-tested smart contracts. Use the Min TVL filter to set a comfortable threshold.

Check the 7d Change. A high APY that dropped significantly in the past week might be a promotional rate that's expiring. Conversely, rising APYs might signal increased demand for a particular pool.

Understand IL Risk. Pools marked "Yes" for IL Risk involve providing liquidity to a token pair. If the prices of those tokens diverge significantly, you could end up with less value than if you'd simply held the tokens. Single-asset pools (staking, lending) marked "No" don't carry this risk.

Use "Open in Protocol" wisely. The dashboard is a research tool — it aggregates data but doesn't handle deposits directly. When you find an opportunity you like, the "Open in Protocol" link takes you to the actual DeFi application where you'll connect your wallet and make transactions.

Compare before committing. The dashboard's strength is comparison. Don't jump at the first high APY you see. Filter, sort, and check detail pages to find opportunities that balance yield, risk, and reliability.

Summary

The DeFi Yields dashboard gives you a bird's-eye view of the entire DeFi yield landscape. By combining token search, chain and project filters, advanced criteria like minimum TVL and stablecoin preferences, and detailed pool pages with historical charts — you can make informed decisions about where to put your capital to work.

Explore the dashboard at Decentralise.com/defi-yields and start comparing opportunities today.

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