Liquidity Pools: Yield and Platform Comparison
Compare all liquidity pools on popular DEX and DeFi platforms: yield, fees, token composition, and risks.
WETH / USDC
Uniswap
42.21%
CNPY / USDT
PancakeSwap
30.42%
WETH / WBTC
Uniswap
8.84%
Found liquidity pools
| Tokens | APR | 24h volume | TVL | Fee | Platform | Chain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WETH / USDC | 8.05% | 37,714,942 $ | 85,538,736 $ | 0.05% | Uniswap |  Ethereum | |
USDT / QQQB Farming Available | 9.49% | 1,273,051 $ | 328,185 $ | 0.01% | PancakeSwap |  BNB | |
WETH / USDC | 42.21% | 2,143,312 $ | 5,560,124 $ | 0.30% | Uniswap |  Optimism | |
WETH / WBTC | 9.80% | 17,963,488 $ | 33,462,646 $ | 0.05% | Uniswap |  Arbitrum | |
  USDC / WSOL | 35.97% | 18,928,016 $ | 7,682,527 $ | 0.04% |  Raydium |  Solana | |
 USDC / DRAM RWA | 5.27% | 9 $ | 335 $ | 0.10% |  Byreal | Solana | |
BTCB / USDT Farming Available | 11.25% | 24,018,033 $ | 25,713,614 $ | 0.05% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
 USDT0 / USDT | 0.00% | 0 $ | 1,430 $ | 0.001% | Uniswap |  X Layer | |
 USDC / SKHY RWA | 42.12% | 172,763 $ | 222,070 $ | 0.10% | Byreal | Solana | |
  SUI / USDC Mining Available | 69.91%🌿 | 2,368,724 $ | 2,686,527 $ | 0.25% |  Cetus |  Sui | |
 USDC / SPCXx RWA | 7.10% | 25,553 $ | 204,198 $ | 0.10% | Byreal | Solana | |
USDT / USDC | 2.27% | 233 $ | 1,875 $ | 0.05% | Uniswap | Optimism | |
 ZRO / WETH | 0.63% | 210 $ | 36,661 $ | 0.30% | Uniswap | Optimism | |
 USDsui / USDC Mining Available | 10.62%🌿 | 373,515 $ | 1,301,992 $ | 0.01% | Cetus | Sui | |
WETH / WBTC | 8.84% | 19,027,980 $ | 39,303,730 $ | 0.05% | Uniswap | Ethereum | |
 cbBTC / WETH | 7.38% | 7,580,775 $ | 18,754,748 $ | 0.05% | Uniswap |  Base | |
 PYTH / WSOL | 81.87% | 368,238 $ | 410,446 $ | 0.25% | Raydium | Solana | |
 JTO / WSOL | 30.85% | 4,026 $ | 47,630 $ | 1.00% | Raydium | Solana | |
 SUI / WAL Mining Available | 71.63%🌿 | 158,730 $ | 63,082 $ | 0.05% | Cetus | Sui | |
 USDC / wNEAR | 225.73% | 16,954 $ | 10,825 $ | 0.20% | Byreal | Solana | |
pPOLY / USDT | 1240.27% | 88,482,457 $ | 2,955,026 $ | 0.25% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
USDT / Trump | 697.32% | 28,457,464 $ | 1,813,717 $ | 0.25% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
U / pPOLY | 1126.81% | 22,775,787 $ | 14,229 $ | 0.001% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
CNPY / USDT | 30.42% | 15,348,230 $ | 1,235,679 $ | 0.007% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
U / USDT | 3.81% | 14,309,640 $ | 2,056,361 $ | 0.002% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
U / pPOLY | 13.39% | 13,427,372 $ | 2,476,455 $ | 0.007% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
U / pPOLY | 4816.59% | 10,222,813 $ | 775 $ | 0.001% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
DNA / USDT | 13.17% | 9,383,496 $ | 1,743,742 $ | 0.007% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
USDT / SUPERMAMA | 1996.93% | 8,716,485 $ | 189,952 $ | 0.25% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
CATE / USDT | 1662.67% | 8,537,336 $ | 181,334 $ | 0.25% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
USDT / CT | 18.21% | 8,327,184 $ | 1,110,850 $ | 0.007% | PancakeSwap | BNB | |
ARIA / USDT | 14.83% | 8,156,784 $ | 1,345,298 $ | 0.01% | PancakeSwap | BNB |
What are liquidity pools
A liquidity pool is a reserve of two cryptocurrencies that are combined in a smart contract, allowing users to exchange tokens directly. Pools provide liquidity for decentralized exchanges and enable anyone to participate in the process.
Example: you add ETH and USDT tokens to a pool. Every time someone exchanges ETH for USDT or vice versa, the pool automatically redistributes funds and credits you with a share of the commission.
Why liquidity pools are needed
Liquidity pools solve three tasks:
How liquidity pools work
In a pool, the balance of two tokens determines their price. The AMM algorithm automatically adjusts the rate when the quantity of each token changes.
Example: a pool contains 100 ETH and 10,000 USDT. If a trader buys 1 ETH, the pool will have 99 ETH and 10,100 USDT. The algorithm will recalculate the price to maintain balance.
Who participates in pools
Main participants:
Benefits of participation
- 💰 Passive income from commissions
- 📈 Ability to participate in farms and staking LP tokens
- 🔒 Control of your funds without transferring to third parties
- 📊 Transparency of all operations on the blockchain
Liquidity pool risks
Participation in a pool is associated with certain risks:
How to start participating
To get started, you need to:
Platform examples
Popular platforms for liquidity pools:
- Uniswap — Ethereum, ERC-20 tokens
- PancakeSwap — Binance Smart Chain, BEP-20 tokens
- Raydium — Solana, SPL tokens
- Cetus — Aptos/Sui
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Liquidity pools are smart contracts where users deposit token pairs to support trading operations on decentralized exchanges. Participants receive a share of commission fees and additional rewards from the platform.
The amount of income is determined by the following factors:
- Intensity of trading operations in the pool
- Size of your share in total liquidity
- Commission level and additional platform rewards
There is no guaranteed yield.
Usually, you need to deposit two tokens in a set ratio. Some platforms support using stablecoins or ready-made LP tokens to simplify the process.
Impermanent loss occurs when the price ratio of tokens in the pool changes. This phenomenon can reduce potential profit compared to simply holding assets outside the pool.
In most cases, funds are available for withdrawal without time restrictions.
The amount to be received will depend on the current pool state and market dynamics at the time of withdrawal.
Among the main risks are:
- Occurrence of impermanent loss when prices change
- High volatility of assets in the trading pair
- Risk of vulnerabilities in smart contracts
- Decreased profitability due to reduced trading volume
To participate successfully, you need basic knowledge of DeFi principles and how automated market makers (AMM) work.
It is recommended to first study the risks, analyze the parameters of the pool of interest, and start with small amounts to gain practical experience.
Platforms may differ in the following parameters:
- Supported tokens and their combinations
- Trading volumes
- Commission size
- Availability of additional incentive programs and risk level
When choosing, it is recommended to consider:
- Type and composition of tokens in the pool
- Trading volume indicators and commission size
- Yield dynamics over previous periods
- Risk assessment and reliability of the chosen platform