Yearn Finance · Katana

VBWBTC

Overview

The Yearn Finance VBWBTC pool on Katana is a single-asset yield aggregator where users deposit wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to earn variable interest through automated strategies across multiple decentralized finance protocols. The total APY of 8.52% combines base yields with an additional reward layer, contributing 0.78%. Over the past seven days, the APY has trended down by 0.19%, while over thirty days it has dropped significantly at -120.74%, placing current rates well below the 30-day mean of 48.35%.

TVL stands at $569K with no reported change over seven days, indicating stable interest in the pool despite recent volatility. The primary risk for this single-asset pool is smart-contract exposure due to its reliance on Yearn Finance's automated yield generation mechanisms. Given that VBWBTC pools typically attract users seeking high-yield opportunities, the current APY reflects a significant decrease from historical averages but remains competitive within the volatile DeFi market landscape.

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.

• Yield variability

  Current APY is 0.81%; 30-day mean is 1.49%. Yields can change as TVL and incentive emissions change.

• DefiLlama yield prediction

  DefiLlama's model classifies this pool's yield as "Stable/Up" with 84% confidence based on historical patterns.

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