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# Decentralized Finance

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This strategy is tailored for **experienced investors** seeking access to innovative financial instruments at the intersection of blockchain and traditional markets. The core focus is on **allocating assets among lending protocols, liquidity pools, and algorithmic stablecoins**. The manager deploys funds into smart contracts, providing liquidity to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and landing platforms, which enables earning income from interest or trading fees. Algorithmic stablecoins are used to implement delta-neutral strategies, helping to reduce portfolio volatility

**Recommended investment horizon:** from 1 year

### Who Is It For <a href="#undefined" id="undefined"></a>

* Investors aiming to diversify their portfolio with digital assets
* Experienced investors familiar with cryptocurrencies and DeFi technologies
* Those seeking access to innovative financial instruments and willing to accept technical and market risks

### How It Works <a href="#undefined" id="undefined"></a>

**Main instruments**

* **Stablecoin Placement.** Fiat-backed stablecoins are allocated to lending protocols, where investors earn rewards for providing liquidity. These stablecoins undergo regular reserve audits to ensure their backing
* **Liquidity Pools & AMMs.** Funds are distributed among liquidity pools on decentralized exchanges (such as ETH/USDT, SOL/USDC pairs). Income is generated from trading fees and trader liquidations
* **Algorithmic Stablecoins.** They are used to reduce portfolio volatility. Such strategies enable profit from market fluctuations while minimizing exposure to price direction

Assets are spread across multiple networks (Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Avalanche, Solana, TON) to minimize risks and maintain liquidity. This strategy offers a sophisticated approach for those ready to engage with the evolving landscape of decentralized finance and digital asset management

### **Fees**

| Management Fee | Performance Fee | Early Withdrawal                        | Activation |
| -------------- | --------------- | --------------------------------------- | ---------- |
| 2%             | 20%             | No fee. There is a 7-day lock-up period | No fee     |

**Other fees** - The manager covers all **blockchain network and bridge fees** required to transfer funds across various protocols. These expenses are incurred when moving assets between different blockchains or deploying capital into decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. The manager actively seeks to **minimize these operational costs** by selecting efficient networks, optimizing transaction timing, and using cost-effective bridges

### **Asset Withdrawal**

**Process.** A withdrawal request is submitted to the manager via the [investor’s personal account](/value-docs/guides/investor-account.md)

**Timing.** Funds are usually withdrawn within up to 1-3 days

**Features.** Partial or full withdrawal of assets is possible without loss of accrued income, unless otherwise specified in the contract