Yield-bearing asset
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The relies on an underlying asset, which is a -bearing token. In the first instance, this asset will be wstETH. This means that the and long positions are backed by wstETH.
wstETH is a yield-bearing token. Each day, rewards from Ethereum staking are represented by minting new stETH. These newly minted stETH are shared among all wstETH holders, increasing their value.
For a deeper understanding of wstETH and the Lido protocol, you can refer to Lido's official documentation.
wstETH, or "wrapped staked ETH," is a token representing ETH staked within Ethereum's proof-of-stake mechanism via the . When you stake ETH with Lido, you receive stETH in return. stETH maintains approximately the same dollar value as ETH. You can then "wrap" this stETH to obtain wstETH.
Unlike directly staked ETH, which is locked during the staking period, stETH and wstETH remain liquid. This means they can be traded, sold, or used in other applications while continuing to accrue staking rewards. Since its introduction in October 2021, wstETH has generated an annualized yield of approximately 4.79%, making it a stable and attractive yield source.
As a wstETH-based , USDN passively benefits from ETH staking yields, regardless of users’ market positions. These yields enhance the overall value of the protocol and, by extension, the value of the USDN token itself.
