FAQs
Core Understanding
What exactly is maxAPY and how does it work?
maxAPY is the most advanced DeFi yield optimization platform. We automate the process of maximizing returns on your cryptocurrency assets. Here's how it works:
You deposit your assets (like USDC or ETH) into our smart vaults.
Our optimizer system continuously scans the DeFi landscape for the best yield opportunities across multiple protocols and strategies on 9+ chains.
We automatically allocate your funds to these high-performing opportunities, which may include lending, liquidity provision, staking, arbitrage and more.
Our system constantly rebalances your portfolio to maintain optimal performance and compounds your earnings to accelerate growth
All of this happens 24/7 on autopilot, without you needing to monitor markets or make manual adjustments.
In other words, we're your personal DeFi spaceship, propelling you across the vast expanse of yield opportunities, landing you on the goldmine asteroids of the crypto universe.
Why should I use maxAPY instead of managing my DeFi strategies on my own?
Managing DeFi positions manually is like trying to optimize an entire city's traffic system by yourself, in real-time. The complexity is overwhelming:
Monitoring hundreds of protocols across multiple chains
Calculating real yields after gas and bridge costs
Timing market movements and protocol changes
Managing cross-chain bridges and transactions
Optimizing compound frequencies for different strategies
maxAPY transforms this complexity into simplicity. Our algorithms handle all these tasks continuously, making decisions based on comprehensive data analysis that would be impossible for any individual to replicate.
But there's more.
By aggregating liquidity, we gain access to premium strategies often unavailable to individual users due to high minimum deposits, high costs or complex setup requirements.
How does maxAPY differ from regular yield aggregators?
The key difference lies in our comprehensive, cross-chain approach:
Protocol Coverage: We combine Superform's extensive vault marketplace with our direct protocol integrations, giving us unparalleled access to yield opportunities.
Chain Agnostic: Your assets can seamlessly move between chains to capture the best yields, without you needing to manage bridges or networks.
Intelligent Optimization: Our algorithms don't just find high APYs – they analyze real yields accounting for gas costs, bridge fees, and impermanent loss risks.
Yield Optimization vs Aggregation
Traditional aggregators simply combine multiple protocols. maxAPY actively optimizes your position across protocols, chains, and strategies in real-time without you lifting a finger.
What problems does maxAPY solve for users?
DeFi's promise of superior yields often comes with hidden complexities that we systematically address:
Time Efficiency
Eliminate manual monitoring and research
Remove the need for constant rebalancing
Automate optimal entry and exit timing
Cost Reduction
Pool transactions to minimize gas fees
Optimize bridging costs through batched operations
Reduce impermanent loss through smart rebalancing
Complexity Management
Single interface for all DeFi interactions
Automated cross-chain operations
Simplified tax reporting through consolidated positions
Yield Optimization
Access to institutional-grade strategies
Continuous compound interest optimization
Real-time adaptation to market changes
I'm a DeFi newbie. Is maxAPY for me?
New to the DeFi game? maxAPY is your ace in the deck. Whether you're a newbie trying to play your cards right or a seasoned shark, maxAPY ensures you're always holding the winning hand. No Wall Street suit required.
Technical Architecture
How does cross-chain yield optimization work?
Our system operates through a sophisticated three-layer architecture:
MetaVault Layer: Your entry point on Base chain, managing deposits and strategy allocation
Bridge Layer: Powered by Superform for standardized cross-chain asset movement
Strategy Layer: Individual yield strategies across different chains and protocols
When a better yield opportunity appears on another chain, the system:
Evaluates the potential return against movement costs
Uses Superform's infrastructure to bridge assets if profitable
Deploys into the new strategy while monitoring performance
When better yields pop up on another chain, we do the math: if the gains beat the gas, your assets take a little trip. Simple as that.
Can I deposit directly from Ethereum, Polygon, or other chains instead of Base?
Yes! You can deposit from any EVM-compatible chain, and our system will bridge and convert your assets automatically.
What's the relationship between maxAPY and Superform?
Think of Superform as our highway network and maxAPY as your yield-seeking GPS. Here's the breakdown:
Superform provides: Standardized vault access, cross-chain infrastructure
maxAPY adds: Smart routing, yield optimization, additional protocol integrations
While Superform connects the dots, we figure out which dots are worth connecting for your wallet.
How do maxAPY's vaults interact with underlying protocols?
Two routes to DeFi greatness:
Direct Protocol Access: For major players like Aave or Curve
Superform-Enabled: For everything else in their ecosystem
Each interaction goes through battle-tested smart contracts. No experiments, just proven paths.
How are assets bridged between different chains?
We keep it safe and snappy through Superform's infrastructure:
Standard Moves: 20min - 4hrs
Complex Hops: 4-24hrs (when we need to play chess with the chains)
We only move assets when the juice is worth the squeeze – checking costs, speed, and reliability.
What happens to my assets behind the scenes?
Short version: they work harder than a coffee machine at a dev meetup.
You deposit to the Base vault → Get maxTokens
Deploy to best yields
Auto-compound returns
Rinse and repeat
Your maxTokens track your share of the whole operation.
How does maxAPY handle gas optimization?
We're basically gas-saving ninjas:
Batch transactions to split costs
Move assets in bulk
Time operations for low-gas periods
Only execute when profits > costs
No gas wars here – we play the long game.
What chains are currently supported?
The A-team of EVM chains:
Ethereum
Base
Optimism
Arbitrum
Polygon
BNB Chain
Avalanche
Linea
Blast
Yield & Strategy
How are yields calculated and compounded?
Your returns come from three sources, working together like a well-oiled yield machine:
Base Yield: Native protocol returns from lending, liquidity provision, or staking
Reward Tokens: Protocol incentives (you know, the good stuff)
Optimization Alpha: Extra returns from our strategic positioning
Our compounding process is like a never-sleeping yield farmer – always harvesting and replanting at optimal intervals based on gas costs and expected returns.
How does maxAPY select and evaluate protocols?
We maintain a strict protocol evaluation framework that would make a security auditor proud:
Security First: Audit history, TVL stability, team track record
Yield Analysis: Historical performance, reward sustainability
Technical Health: Contract quality, integration compatibility
Market Position: Liquidity depth, user adoption
Only protocols that pass all criteria make it to our yield universe. We're picky like that.
What factors influence strategy selection?
Think of our strategy selection like a sophisticated chess game where every move counts:
Expected Returns: Not just the APY billboard number, but real yields after all costs
Gas Economics: Because nobody likes paying more in gas than they make in yield
Risk Metrics: Protocol health, market conditions, impermanent loss potential
Chain Dynamics: Network stability, bridge costs, liquidity depth
How often are positions rebalanced?
Short answer: Exactly as often as needed – no more, no less.
Our algorithms monitor several triggers:
Significant yield differentials
Gas cost opportunities
Market volatility events
Protocol health indicators
When the math says move, we move. When it says stay, we stay. No emotions, just optimization.
Can I choose specific protocols or chains for my assets?
No. We're all about that automated life – letting our algorithms find the best yields wherever they may be. Trust us, they're better at it than any human (even that one friend who says they're crushing it in DeFi).
Do I need to swap my tokens to WETH or USDC before depositing?
No, maxAPY zaps your deposit into the required format internally.
What's the difference between maxAPY vaults and Superform supervaults?
While both aim for yield optimization, we're playing different games:
Superform Supervaults: Optimize within their ecosystem of integrated vaults
maxAPY Vaults: Access both Superform -and- external custom yield strategies
Think of it as having access to both the highway system and our own network of secret shortcuts. More paths = more opportunities for alpha.
Security & Risk
How secure is my investment?
Security in maxAPY operates on multiple layers:
Smart Contract Security:
Thoroughly audited by Zokyo (99/100 score)
Zero critical issues found
Continuous monitoring and auditing
Protocol Security:
We only integrate with vetted, audited protocols
Real-time monitoring of protocol health metrics
Automatic defense mechanisms against anomalies
Cross-Chain Security:
Reliable message passing through LayerZero
Multi-step verification for cross-chain transactions
Automated circuit breakers for network issues
Our security model assumes that any single point could fail and builds multiple layers of protection around your assets. This includes both automated protections and manual emergency controls.
What security audits has maxAPY undergone?
Our code has been through the wringer:
Zokyo Audit (October 2024):
Score: 99/100
Critical Issues: 0
High Issues: 0
Medium Issues: 3 (all fixed)
Low Issues: 4 (2 fixed, 2 acknowledged)
What happens if a protocol or chain has issues?
We're always ready for the unexpected:
Automated Defense: Systems detect issues instantly
Quick Response: Assets automatically move to safe harbors
Manual Override: Emergency team can step in if needed
In most cases, your assets are moved to safety before you even notice an issue.
How do you protect against smart contract risks?
Our protection runs deep:
Code Quality: Rigorous internal reviews
Audited Infrastructure: Third-party verified security
Limited Exposure: No single protocol holds too much
Constant Monitoring: Real-time risk assessment
Plus, we only work with protocols that maintain similar standards. No cowboys allowed.
What's your emergency response plan?
Think of it as a DeFi fire drill that we've practiced a thousand times:
Detect: 24/7 monitoring catches issues
Protect: Emergency pause if needed
Resolve: Move assets to safety
Restore: Resume once threat is cleared
Our team can execute this plan in minutes, keeping your assets safe when things go sideways.
Practical Usage
What assets can I deposit?
Currently, we support two core assets:
USDC: For stablecoin yield strategies
ETH: Wrapped as WETH for DeFi compatibility
We've chosen these assets for their deep liquidity and broad protocol support. More assets are in the pipeline, but we believe in doing a few things perfectly rather than many things adequately.
How do withdrawals work in a cross-chain environment?
Three paths to getting your assets back:
Instant: From our Base chain reserves
Standard: 20min - 4hrs for cross-chain retrievals
Large: 4-24hrs for complex positions
The system automatically picks the fastest route based on liquidity and costs.
How quickly can I access my funds?
Speed depends on three factors:
Amount vs. our Base reserves
Current network conditions
Strategy location
Typical Timelines
Small amounts: Nearly instant
Medium amounts: Under 4 hours
Large amounts: Up to 24 hours
How can I track my positions?
Our dashboard shows everything that matters:
Current value and returns
Asset allocation across chains
Performance history
Recent transactions
We keep it simple by tracking everything in your deposit asset (ETH or USDC).
What wallets and networks are supported?
Connect with:
MetaMask
Any WalletConnect wallet
Everything happens on Base chain – we'll help you set it up if needed.
What happens if a withdrawal fails?
No stress – your funds stay safe. If a withdrawal hits a snag:
System auto-retries when conditions improve
You'll get status updates
Support steps in if needed
Remember: Withdrawals might delay but never disappear. We've got your back.
Troubleshooting & Support
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