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What Is Yield Farming?

By Adam LevyUpdated Oct 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Key Points

  • Yield farming uses DeFi protocols to boost APY on crypto investments, surpassing traditional bank rates.
  • Crypto staking in proof-of-stake systems earns rewards by confirming blockchain transactions.
  • Becoming a liquidity provider on decentralized exchanges can yield parts of transaction fees.

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