Optimizing DeFi Yields

Overview

Find and compare DeFi yield opportunities across protocols. Aggregates data from DeFiLlama and other sources to provide APY/APR comparisons, risk assessments, and optimization recommendations for yield farming strategies.

Prerequisites

Before using this skill, ensure you have:

• Python 3.8+ installed

• Internet access for API queries

• Understanding of DeFi concepts (APY, APR, TVL, impermanent loss)

Instructions

• Search for yield opportunities across all chains or filter by a specific chain: python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --top 20 python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --chain ethereum --top 10

• Filter by criteria -- minimum TVL (for safety), asset type, or protocol: python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --min-tvl 10000000 --top 15 # 10000000 = 10M limit python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --asset USDC --chain ethereum python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --protocol aave,compound,curve

• Apply risk filters -- show only audited protocols or filter by risk level (--risk low , --risk medium , --risk high ): python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --audited-only --min-tvl 1000000 # 1000000 = 1M limit python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --risk low --min-apy 3

• Analyze specific opportunities -- get detailed pool breakdown or compare protocols: python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --pool "aave-v3-usdc-ethereum" --detailed python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --compare aave,compound,spark --asset USDC

• Export results to JSON or CSV for further analysis: python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --top 50 --format json --output yields.json python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --chain ethereum --format csv --output eth_yields.csv

Output

Yield Summary Table

============================================================================== DEFI YIELD OPTIMIZER 2026-01-15 15:30 UTC # 2026 year

TOP YIELD OPPORTUNITIES

Protocol Pool Chain TVL APY Risk Score Convex cvxCRV Ethereum $450M 12.5% Low 9.2 Aave v3 USDC Ethereum $2.1B 4.2% Low 9.8 Curve 3pool Ethereum $890M 3.8% Low 9.5 Compound v3 USDC Ethereum $1.5B 3.2% Low 9.6 Yearn yvUSDC Ethereum $120M 5.1% Medium 7.8

APY BREAKDOWN (Top Result)

Base APY: 4.5% Reward APY: 8.0% (CRV + CVX) Total APY: 12.5% IL Risk: None (single-sided)

Risk Assessment

RISK ANALYSIS: Convex cvxCRV

Audit Status: ✓ Audited (Trail of Bits, OpenZeppelin) Protocol Age: 3+ years TVL: $450M (stable) TVL Trend: +5% (30d) Risk Score: 9.2/10 (Low Risk)

Risk Factors: • Smart contract dependency on Curve • CRV/CVX reward token volatility • Vote-lock mechanics

Error Handling

See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.

Common issues:

• API timeout: Uses cached data with staleness warning

• No pools found: Broaden search criteria

• Invalid protocol: Check supported protocols list

Examples

See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md for detailed usage examples.

Quick Examples

Find stablecoin yields:

python yield_optimizer.py --asset USDC,USDT,DAI --min-tvl 10000000 # 10000000 = 10M limit

Low-risk opportunities:

python yield_optimizer.py --risk low --audited-only --min-apy 2

Multi-chain search:

python yield_optimizer.py --chain ethereum,arbitrum,polygon --top 20

Export top yields:

python yield_optimizer.py --top 100 --format json --output all_yields.json

Configuration

Settings in ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/config/settings.yaml :

• Default chain: Primary chain to search

• Cache TTL: How long to cache API responses

• Risk weights: Customize risk scoring factors

• Min TVL default: Default minimum TVL filter

Resources

• DeFiLlama: https://defillama.com/yields - Yield data source

• DeFi Safety: https://defisafety.com/ - Protocol security scores

• Impermanent Loss Calculator: Understand LP risks