Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current APY for Core USDC?
The current spot APY for Core USDC on Lagoon (Base) is 5.54%. The 30-day average APY is 6.20%. All figures exclude external token rewards and are calculated from on-chain exchange rates only.
How much total value is locked in Core USDC?
The total value locked (TVL) in Core USDC is $691.8K. TVL measures the total USDC assets currently deposited in this vault.
Does the Core USDC yield include token rewards?
No. Earnbase tracks on-chain APY only, derived from the vault's exchange rate changes over time. External incentives, token rewards, points programs, and liquidity mining bonuses are not included in the reported APY.
Who curates Core USDC?
Core USDC is curated by DeTrade. Curators set the risk parameters, asset allocations, and rebalancing strategy for the vault. They are responsible for selecting which lending markets or protocols receive deposits. You can view all strategies curated by DeTrade on the DeTrade curator page on Earnbase.
Compare with Other USDC Strategies
| Strategy | Platform | Network | APY | TVL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin Dollar USDC | IPOR Fusion | Ethereum | 17.17% | $312.6K |
| Syntropia Boosted | Lagoon | Ethereum | 16.05% | $345.2K |
| 722Capital USDC | Lagoon | Base | 15.52% | $1.2M |
| Hyperithm (Private Credit) | Wildcat | Mainnet | 15.00% | $30.0M |
| mHYPER Looping | IPOR Fusion | Ethereum | 13.65% | $124.0K |
| Coinshift Conservative USPC | Lagoon | Ethereum | 13.33% | $193.5K |
| USDC Vault | 40 Acres | Base | 12.39% | $7.8M |
| Earn - avUSDC | Avantis | Base | 11.95% | $45.2M |
| Gami Stake DAO USDC | Lagoon | Ethereum | 11.91% | $303.9K |
| Syntropia USDC Core | Lagoon | Ethereum | 11.74% | $996.0K |
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Core USDC
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Yield Overview
Core USDC is a USDC yield strategy on Lagoon, curated by DeTrade. It currently generates 5.54% APY (24h) with a 30-day average of 6.20%. The vault holds $691.8K in total value locked. APY is derived from the vault's on-chain exchange rate and does not include external incentives.
Curated by DeTrade · Base
Market Benchmarking
Within the USDC ecosystem, this product ranks #39 out of 153 strategies. Its 5.54% yield is 22.8% higher than the market average of 4.51%. While not the highest available, this strategy outperforms the majority of tracked USDC opportunities.
How Core USDC Compares
Core USDC currently ranks #39 among 153 monitored USDC strategies. However, with a TVL of $691.8K, it holds significantly less capital than higher-TVL alternatives like USDC RWA ($11.4M).
Ecosystem Context
Positioned within the Base ecosystem, this product's yield is 21.4% higher than the network average for USDC strategies. This strategy is curated by DeTrade, with 2 DeTrade strategies tracked on Earnbase across 2 networks. Within Lagoon, it competes against 14 other USDC strategies. By TVL, this product ranks #28 of 45 USDC strategies on Base.
About Lagoon
Lagoon is a DeFi vault infrastructure protocol that enables curated yield strategies. Earnbase tracks 15 strategies on Lagoon.
USDC on Base#12 of 45
Yield Sustainability
Current yield of 5.54% shows a 10.6% variance from the 30-day average, well within normal operating bands.
Yield Trajectory
Core USDC recorded a 24h APY of 5.54% in the most recent data point. Over the past 30 days, the product delivered positive yields on 30 out of 30 days. Week-over-week, yields have declined by 4.1%. The strongest 7-day period was Apr 22–Apr 28 averaging 6.60%, while the weakest was May 13–May 19 at 5.83%. Current 24h APY of 5.54% is 11.4% below the product's own 30-day average.
Weekly yields have declined for 3 consecutive weeks. The most recent 7-day average stands at 5.83%.
Weekly Breakdown
Historical APY Statistics
Over the past 160 days, Core USDC's yield has shown a downward trend, with yields compressing from 9.00% to 5.93%, a 34.1% decline. The sustainability score of 87/100 aligns with a period of relative yield stability.
Historical TVL Statistics
Over the past 166 days, Core USDC's total value locked has experienced a contraction, declining from $769.8K to $678.5K, a 11.9% reduction.
History
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Yield & Performance
Core USDC on Lagoon offers a 24-hour APY of 5.54%, a 30-day average of 6.20% on USDC. Yields are variable and update daily based on protocol activity.
Core USDC ranks #39 out of 153 monitored USDC strategies. Its current yield of 5.54% is 22.8% above the market average of 4.51%.
Earnbase rates the yield sustainability of Core USDC at 87/100, classified as "Stable". Current yield of 5.54% shows a 10.6% variance from the 30-day average, well within normal operating bands.
Over the past 160 days, Core USDC has shown a downward yield trajectory. The average APY moved from 9.00% to 5.93%.
Core USDC has a yield volatility rating of "High" (standard deviation: 3.54pp over 160 days). The APY has ranged from 0.55% to 15.46% in the tracked period, with an average of 7.77%.
Liquidity & TVL
Core USDC currently has a total value locked (TVL) of $691.8K in USDC deposits.
Core USDC holds $691.8K in USDC deposits. Across all 153 tracked USDC strategies, deposits range widely depending on the protocol and curator reputation. This vault's TVL of $691.8K places it within the broader spectrum of USDC opportunities tracked on Earnbase.
By total value locked, Core USDC ranks #28 of 45 USDC strategies on Base. It currently holds $691.8K.
Core USDC's TVL is currently declining. Over the past 166 days, TVL moved from $769.8K to $678.5K, a -11.9% change. The 30-day high was $846.4K and the 30-day low was $600.8K.
Yields are declining as more capital enters the vault, a common dynamic where increased deposits dilute per-depositor returns. In general, rising TVL in a lending vault can compress yields as more capital competes for the same borrow demand.
Over the past 30 days, Core USDC had 12 days of inflows and 12 days of outflows. The largest single-day inflow was +$9.6K (May 21, 2026) and the largest outflow was -$9.2K (May 11, 2026). Net 30-day TVL change: +2.3%.
Strategy & Access
Core USDC operates on the Base network and is managed by Lagoon. It accepts USDC deposits. The strategy is curated by DeTrade.
To deposit into Core USDC, you need USDC tokens on the Base network. Visit the Lagoon platform directly to connect your wallet and make a deposit.
Core USDC ranks among 45 monitored USDC strategies on Base. Its yield of 5.54% is 21.4% above the Base average of 4.56%.
Core USDC is deployed on Lagoon's vault infrastructure. Fee structures are set at the protocol and curator level. Consult the vault directly for current performance and management fee rates.
Lagoon is the DeFi protocol infrastructure that Core USDC operates on. It provides the smart contract layer for deposits, withdrawals, and strategy execution on the Base network.
For illustrative purposes only. Based on the current 5.54% on-chain APY for USDC. Does not include external incentives. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Actual returns may vary.
This page provides informational data aggregated from on-chain sources and is not financial advice. Always verify data directly with Lagoon before depositing.
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