Pendle (PENDLE)

Having @pendle_fi is one of the major step of @monad toward yield and RWA race. Since Pendle soon claimed the 5th spot by TVL on Monad via the AUSD incentivized pool, the campaign is showing real effect. + AUSD becomes the 3rd largest RWA on Monad + Rewards for AUSD markets confirmed to last fill maturity on Oct 8th, also scales up to $100K/wk with TVL Yield on Monad has just started.

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Structured yield risk: What should be watched out for? Structured yield via yield tokenization (e.g., on Pendle) offers attractive fixed‑yield opportunities. However, like other complex financial products, it carries several key risks that must be understood before participating. 1⃣Smart contract risk Pendle and the underlying protocols (e.g., Lido, Ethena, or the issuer of the yield‑bearing asset) rely on smart contracts. Even though they have been audited, there remains the possibility of bugs or exploits that could cause fund loss. This risk is systemic and cannot be fully eliminated. 2⃣Market risk & liquidation - For PT holders, the main risk is opportunity cost if the market yield rises after you lock in a fixed rate. - For YT holders, exposure to yield movements can be highly leveraged, so even small shifts can cause significant losses. - Additionally, there is price risk of the underlying asset (e.g., de‑peg or value decline) that can affect your position. 3⃣Liquidity risk PT and YT markets, especially for longer maturities, often have limited liquidity. Selling before maturity can result in large slippage. For liquidity providers in pools, impermanent loss risk also needs to be considered. Risk mitigation approaches - Start with a small amount and fully understand the mechanism before increasing allocation. - Choose markets with adequate liquidity and well‑tested underlying assets. - Diversify maturity dates and asset types. - Avoid over‑leverage when using YT. - Use a hardware wallet and always access via the official website. - Hold PT until maturity if the primary goal is fixed yield, to avoid liquidity risk. - Conduct deep research on the protocol and monitor positions regularly. Structured yield opens new opportunities in DeFi, but still requires discipline and a solid understanding of risk. Never allocate funds you are not prepared to lose. Which risk do you think new users most often overlook in structured yield?