Profile of Anchor


Anchor

Anchor was a decentralized yield protocol on Terra, offering fixed ~20% APY on UST stablecoin deposits. It became one of the most widely used DeFi yield platforms before the collapse of Terra and its stablecoin in May 2022. The collapse led to Anchor’s failure and massive losses across the DeFi ecosystem. Anchor serves as a cautionary tale about unsustainable yield promises.


Detailed feature breakdown for Anchor
Anchor
Supported Stablecoins UST (Terra), USDC, USDT
APY Range (%) 3%–20%
Fees None
Lock-Up Options Flexible
Security Measures Audited smart contracts
Interest Payout Frequency Continuous (real-time)
Availability Global (DeFi)
Minimum Deposit No minimum
Maximum Coverage/Protection No insurance (DeFi protocol)
Notable Features Algorithmic stablecoin yields, Terra ecosystem

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