Avantis · Base

USDC (vault)

Overview

The Avantis USDC pool on Base is a vault that holds USDC, generating yield through derivatives trading strategies within the Avantis protocol. This single-asset stablecoin pool attracts users seeking exposure to derivative yields without direct trading.

Total APY stands at 11.97%, with no additional reward component. The 7-day trend shows an increase of 1.50% while the 30-day trend indicates a decline of 0.29%. This current rate is above the 30-day mean of 10.10%.

TVL in this pool is $45M, with no reported change over the past seven days. The primary risk here involves depeg risk on the underlying stablecoin USDC. Given its focus on derivatives, users are exposed to market volatility and potential losses from adverse price movements.

Composed 2026-05-20 from the structured data above. See methodology for the full pipeline.

Risk profile

• Smart contract risk

  Funds are deposited into a smart contract. A bug or exploit in the contract could lead to total loss. Audits reduce, but do not eliminate, this risk. Check the protocol page for audit history.

• Depeg risk

  The pool is built on stablecoins. A depeg of any underlying asset would impact returns and principal.

• Yield variability

  Current APY is 9.60%; 30-day mean is 9.76%. Yields can change as TVL and incentive emissions change.

• DefiLlama yield prediction

  DefiLlama's model classifies this pool's yield as "Down" with 71% confidence based on historical patterns.

These notes are derived from the pool's structured data, not editorial advice. See our methodology.