Asset
AVAX
Best APY
3.97%
Total TVL
$2.03M
Active pools
3
Chains
1
Overview
AVAX is a volatile asset, not a stablecoin, often used as collateral in DeFi lending and staking arrangements. Its role as collateral or quote currency shapes the yield strategies available, primarily through lending and liquidity provision. These activities generate income from interest payments and trading fees.
Five pools across two chains and five protocols hold AVAX, with the best APY at 2%. The multi-chain presence offers some diversification but is limited compared to broader DeFi assets. Tracked TVL for AVAX sits at $5.5M, a modest scale relative to other major DeFi tokens.
The dominant driver of APY for AVAX is lending utilization and liquidity provision fees. The headline risk includes smart-contract vulnerabilities and impermanent loss if used in LP positions. Higher-yield opportunities typically involve greater exposure to these risks compared to conservative strategies.
Composed 2026-05-21 from the structured data above. See methodology for the full pipeline.
Tracked TVL history
Where to earn yield on AVAX
| Chain | Best APY | Total TVL |
|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | 3.97% | $2.03M |
All pools holding AVAX
| Protocol | Chain | Symbol | TVL | APY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benqi Lending | Avalanche | AVAX | $1.10M | 3.97% |
| Folks Finance xChain | Avalanche | AVAX | $896.9K | 0.59% |
FAQ
› Where can I earn yield on AVAX?
AVAX is supported by 3 protocols across 1 chains, with 3 active pools tracked. The list above is sorted by TVL.
› What's the highest APY for AVAX?
The best advertised APY across pools holding AVAX is 3.97%. Always check the underlying protocol and chain before chasing yield - high APY usually means high risk.
› What's the total tracked TVL for AVAX?
$2.03M is currently sitting in pools that hold AVAX.