Vault
DeFi
Product or contract that automates asset management.
A vault aggregates user deposits to run strategies like lending, farming, or rebalancing. It abstracts complexity, often with tokenized shares representing deposits.
Frequently asked questions
How do vaults work?
They pool deposits and run strategies, distributing gains and losses across depositors.What risks do vaults have?
Smart contract risk, strategy risk, and market risk. Read docs and audits before depositing.How are shares calculated?
Vaults issue shares proportional to deposits and adjust share price as profits or losses accrue.