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Real Yield

DeFi yield aggregator with node running ROI calculator

Real Yield is a comprehensive yield aggregator that surfaces the best staking, lending, farming, and liquidity pool opportunities across all major chains and protocols. It also includes a node running comparison and ROI calculator for validators.

This feature is completely free — no credits required. Data refreshes every 15 minutes.

Yield Opportunities

The main table shows the top DeFi pools ranked by APY, sourced from thousands of pools across hundreds of protocols. Each pool displays:

ColumnDescription
Pool / AssetToken or pair name with protocol logo
ProtocolThe DeFi protocol (clickable link to the protocol website)
ChainWhich blockchain the pool is on
APYAnnual percentage yield (base + reward breakdown)
TVLTotal value locked in the pool
Risk"Low" for single-asset/stablecoin pools, "IL" for impermanent loss risk on LP pairs
30dSparkline showing 30-day APY trend

Click any row to expand it and see a 30-day interactive APY chart. Hover over the chart to see the exact APY and TVL for each day.

Filters

Use the filter bar to narrow down opportunities:

  • Search — filter by pool name, protocol, or chain
  • Category — Staking, Lending, Liquidity, or Farming
  • Asset Type — Stablecoin, Major (ETH/BTC/SOL), or Altcoin
  • Min TVL — filter out small pools ($100K, $1M, $10M, $100M)
  • Sort — by highest APY or largest TVL

Understanding Risk

Low Risk

Single-asset staking (e.g., staking ETH with a liquid staking provider) and stablecoin lending pools carry minimal risk beyond smart contract risk. Your principal stays in one asset.

IL (Impermanent Loss)

Liquidity pool pairs (e.g., WETH-USDC) are subject to impermanent loss. When the price ratio between the two tokens changes, you can end up with less value than if you held the tokens separately. High APY on LP pools may not compensate for IL during volatile markets.

A pool showing 50% APY does not mean you earn 50% guaranteed. On volatile pairs, impermanent loss can consume most or all of the yield. Always consider the risk before entering an LP position.

Node Running

The Node Running section compares validator profitability across 8 major Proof-of-Stake chains. For each chain, it shows the minimum stake required, current staking APY, estimated monthly reward, infrastructure costs, and net monthly profit — all calculated in USD using live market prices.

ChainMin StakeApprox. APY
Ethereum32 ETH~3.8%
Solana1 SOL~7.5%
Avalanche2,000 AVAX~8.5%
Cosmos1 ATOM~19%
Polkadot500 DOT~15%
Cardano500 ADA~3.5%
BNB Chain10,000 BNB~2.8%
Near30,000 NEAR~10%
APY rates are network averages and may vary based on validator performance, MEV extraction, and network conditions. Infrastructure costs are estimated for standard VPS hosting.

ROI Calculator

The interactive ROI Calculator lets you model validator earnings for any chain. Select a chain, enter how many tokens you want to stake, and instantly see:

  • Monthly / Yearly Reward — in USD and token amounts
  • Infrastructure Cost — estimated monthly server costs
  • Net Monthly Profit — rewards minus costs in USD
  • Net Yearly Profit — annualized with cost breakdown

All values are calculated using live token prices, refreshed every 5 minutes. A note below the results reminds you that actual returns depend on future token price movements.