DeFi Cheat Sheet

Essential DeFi protocols, risk levels, and pro tips in one place

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📊 Market Quick Reference

$45B
Total TVL
8.2%
Avg APY
25 gwei
ETH Gas
156
Active Protocols

🏆 Top Protocols by Category

💰 Lending & Borrowing

Aave
LOW
TVL: $6.8B APY: 2.1-8.4%
Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum
Compound
LOW
TVL: $2.1B APY: 1.8-6.2%
Ethereum, Polygon
MakerDAO
LOW
TVL: $5.2B APY: 1.0-3.5%
Ethereum

🔄 DEX & AMM

Uniswap V3
MED
TVL: $3.8B APY: 5-25%
Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum
Curve
LOW
TVL: $2.9B APY: 2-15%
Ethereum, Polygon
PancakeSwap
MED
TVL: $1.8B APY: 8-35%
BSC, Ethereum

🚀 Yield Farming

Convex
MED
TVL: $1.4B APY: 8-20%
Ethereum
Yearn Finance
MED
TVL: $680M APY: 4-12%
Ethereum, Arbitrum
Beefy Finance
HIGH
TVL: $420M APY: 15-80%
Multi-chain

⛽ Gas Optimization Tips

🕐 Timing is Everything

Trade during low activity: 2-6 AM UTC (weekdays) or weekends. Use gasprice.io to track.

🌉 Layer 2 Solutions

Use Arbitrum/Optimism for 90% gas savings. Polygon for even lower costs but higher bridge risk.

📦 Batch Transactions

Use tools like Disperse.app for multiple transfers. DeFiSaver for complex operations.

🎯 Smart Contract Interactions

Approve once with infinite allowance (if you trust protocol). Use gas limit 20% above estimate.

🔄 MEV Protection

Use Flashbots Protect or CowSwap for large trades. Set slippage 0.1-0.5% for stablecoins.

📱 Mobile Alternatives

Use Argent or Gnosis Safe for cheaper operations. Consider Polygon/BSC for small amounts.

⚠️ Risk Management Checklist

Before Investing:

  • ✅ Check audit reports (consensys.net/diligence)
  • ✅ Verify contract on Etherscan
  • ✅ Review tokenomics and unlock schedules
  • ✅ Test with small amount first
  • ✅ Understand impermanent loss risks
  • ✅ Check protocol's track record (>6 months)

Position Sizing:

  • 🎯 Blue chips (Aave, Compound): Up to 40%
  • 🎯 Established protocols: 10-25%
  • 🎯 New protocols: 1-5%
  • 🎯 Experimental: 0.5-2%
  • 🎯 Never more than 20% in single protocol
  • 🎯 Keep 20% in stablecoins/CEX

🛠️ Essential Tools

Portfolio Tracking

• DeBank.com
• Zapper.fi
• DefiPulse
• CoinTracker

Analytics

• DeFiLlama
• Token Terminal
• Dune Analytics
• CryptoFees.info

Security

• Forta.org
• Ape.tax
• Rugdoc.io
• Unrekt.net

News & Alpha

• WolfPack Solution
• DeFiPulse
• Bankless
• The Defiant

📅 Updated: January 2025 | 🔄 Data refreshed weekly
Disclaimer: This is for educational purposes only. Always DYOR before investing.