Level 5: DeFi Lending & Liquidity

Step 1: Lending on Aave

Lending your crypto allows you to earn interest while still keeping ownership of your assets. This means your crypto is working for you, rather than just sitting idle. Let’s get started.

Visit Aave and connect your wallet (e.g., MetaMask). This allows the platform to interact with your funds securely.

Select "Deposit" and choose an asset like ETH or USDC to lend. Different assets have different interest rates, so check which one suits your strategy best.

Enter the amount you want to deposit and confirm the transaction in your wallet. This will move your funds into Aave’s lending pool.

Once deposited, you immediately start earning interest. You can track your earnings in the **Dashboard**.

Note: Interest rates change based on market demand. Higher demand means higher rates, so always check the APY before depositing.

Step 2: Borrowing on Aave

Borrowing allows you to get liquidity without selling your crypto. This is useful if you want cash for other investments but still believe your assets will increase in value.

Select "Borrow" on the Aave dashboard.

Choose the asset you want to borrow, like USDC or DAI.

Enter the amount and check the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio. You must provide collateral that is worth more than what you borrow.

Confirm the transaction in your wallet. Your borrowed funds will be available immediately.

Risk Warning: If your collateral drops too much in value, your position could be liquidated. Always monitor your **Health Factor** in the dashboard.

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Step 3: Providing Liquidity on Uniswap

By providing liquidity, you help facilitate trades on Uniswap while earning a share of the transaction fees.

Go to Uniswap and connect your wallet.

Select "Pool" → "Add Liquidity".

Choose a **token pair** (e.g., ETH/USDC). You must provide both assets in equal USD value.

Enter the amounts and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

Once confirmed, you receive LP (Liquidity Provider) tokens representing your share of the pool.

Impermanent Loss: If one asset's price changes significantly, you might lose value compared to just holding the tokens. This is an important risk to consider.

Step 4: Concentrated Liquidity on vfat.io

Concentrated liquidity allows you to place your funds in a specific price range, increasing efficiency and potential rewards.

Go to vfat.io and connect your wallet.

Select a liquidity pool, like ETH/USDC.

Set your price range. For example, if ETH is $2000, you might set a range between $1800 and $2200.

Deposit your tokens and confirm the transaction.

You will now earn fees from trades happening within this price range.

Tip: Use Uniswap Analytics to identify high-volume price ranges.

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Step 5: Advanced Strategies

Now that you know the basics, you can explore advanced strategies like leveraged yield farming.

Deposit collateral (e.g., ETH) on Aave.

Borrow stablecoins (e.g., USDC) against your collateral.

Provide liquidity on Uniswap using the borrowed funds.

You earn fees from Uniswap while still gaining Aave rewards.

High Risk: Using leverage means potential for high returns but also greater losses. Only invest what you can afford to lose.

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Step 6: Risk Management

DeFi is powerful but carries risks. Here’s how to protect yourself:

Use trusted platforms like Aave and Uniswap.

Diversify your investments across multiple protocols.

Monitor your positions regularly with tools like DeBank or Zapper.

Enable 2FA and use hardware wallets for extra security.

Remember: Always do your own research (DYOR) before investing.

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