YieldEFI ($YLD)

Recent developments:

19.77% of the initial token allocation is held by the creator.

Creator token stats last updated: Aug 19, 2025 17:53

The following is generated by an LLM:

Summary

AI-powered DeFi yield optimizer with tiered token utilities

Analysis

YieldEFI ($YLD) positions itself as an AI-driven DeFi platform offering personalized yield strategies across multiple chains. The project's tokenomics allocate 19.77% of the supply to the creator, which doesn't immediately raise flags but requires verification regarding lock-up periods or sales activity. The token integrates utility via fee discounts, governance, and staking, aligning incentives with platform usage. However, the lack of transparency about the team (only a GitHub link is provided) and unclear technical implementation details for the AI components reduce trustworthiness. While the product addresses DeFi complexity through simulations and automation — a valid use case — the reliance on unproven AI systems introduces technical risk. Centralization concerns exist given governance power concentrated in $YLD holders. Users should confirm whether creator tokens are locked in vesting contracts and audit the liquidity pool for abnormal activity before investing.

Rating: 4

Generated with LLM: deepseek/deepseek-r1

LLM responses last updated: Aug 19, 2025 17:53

Original investment data:

# YieldEFI ($YLD) URL on launchpad: https://app.virtuals.io/prototypes/0x9b668a6A677aE72fA0F334DA7AC68277B68c3C30 Launched at: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:49:22 GMT Launched through the launchpad: Virtuals Protocol Launch status: UNDERGRAD ## Token details and tokenomics Token address: 0x9b668a6A677aE72fA0F334DA7AC68277B68c3C30 Top holders: https://basescan.org/token/0x9b668a6A677aE72fA0F334DA7AC68277B68c3C30#balances Liquidity contract: https://basescan.org/address/0xdD8902e24e24DC5d2FD54472D10383002519d2d7#asset-tokens Token symbol: $YLD Token supply: 1 billion Creator initial number of tokens: Creator initial number of tokens: 197,760,147 (19.77% of token supply) ## Creator info Creator address: 0x976BF6c329743887E69eb104aFaEfF39d137E25b Creator on basescan.org: https://basescan.org/address/0x976BF6c329743887E69eb104aFaEfF39d137E25b#asset-tokens Creator on virtuals.io: https://app.virtuals.io/profile/0x976BF6c329743887E69eb104aFaEfF39d137E25b Creator on zerion.io: https://app.zerion.io/0x976BF6c329743887E69eb104aFaEfF39d137E25b/overview Creator on debank.com: https://debank.com/profile/0x976BF6c329743887E69eb104aFaEfF39d137E25b ## Description at launch MAXIMIZE YOUR CRYPTO YIELD WITH AI GUIDANCE, SMART, TAILORED YIELD FARMING ACROSS LENDING, LPs, AND STAKING – BASED ON YOUR RISK PROFILE. 🤖 Personalized AI Advisor 📊 Plain-Language Simulations 🚀 One-Click Yield Optimization 🎮 Gamified Experience 🔒 Trust & Transparency ## Overview ### Website - [https://yieldefi.ai/](https://yieldefi.ai/) 🤖 Personalized AI Advisor YieldEFI's AI analyzes your risk tolerance and goals to recommend yield strategies tailored to you. Instead of one-size-fits-all, the platform adapts to whether you want steady earnings or can handle more volatility. ### 📊 Plain-Language Simulations No more guessing what APY or impermanent loss means – YieldEFI simulates your potential returns, gas fees, and risks in plain English. AI-generated explanations turn complex metrics into simple terms anyone can grasp. ### 🚀 One-Click Yield Optimization When you're ready to invest, YieldEFI executes the strategy for you via smart contract routing. With a single click, it allocates your funds into recommended protocols, handling all swaps/deposits under the hood. ### 🎮 Gamified Experience Earning yield becomes engaging with game-like elements. Get reward badges and level-ups for hitting milestones. A progress dashboard shows your 'yield journey' – turning passive investing into an interactive challenge. ### 🔒 Trust & Transparency Funds remain in your control via audited smart contracts. The AI's suggestions come with clear risk disclosures, risk scores, and sources of yield so you feel informed and secure. ### 🌐 Multi-Chain Support Starting with Base (Ethereum L2) and expanding to Solana. Wherever the best yields are, YieldEFI will navigate there, providing unified tracking across all your investments. POWER YOUR YIELD JOURNEY WITH $YLD UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES, REDUCE FEES, AND EARN REWARDS WITH THE NATIVE YIELDEFI TOKEN ### Premium Access - **Hold 100+ $YLD** Unlock advanced yield strategies like leveraged LPs and cross-chain opportunities by holding/staking $YLD. ### Fee Discounts - **5% → 2% fees** Pay lower performance and transaction fees when using $YLD tokens for payments. ### Governance - **1 $YLD = 1 Vote** $YLD holders vote on protocol integrations, AI strategy parameters, and future platform features. ### Rewards & Staking - **Min 50 $YLD stake** Stake $YLD to earn a share of platform fees and access exclusive quests and achievement badges. ### SDK Licensing dApps integrating YieldEFI pay licensing fees in $YLD, driving consistent token demand. ### Gasless Transactions - **Stake 500+ $YLD** Premium $YLD stakers get subsidized gas fees for strategy execution and rebalancing. ## Additional information extracted from relevant pages <fetched_info> """ [Creator profile on Virtuals Protocol](https://api.virtuals.io/api/profile/0x976BF6c329743887E69eb104aFaEfF39d137E25b) { "data": { "id": 495037, "displayName": null, "bio": "🤖 Exploring AI Agents, DeFi, and Web3\r\n💻 Building with TypeScript, React, Next.js\r\n🔗 Integrating APIs, wallets & blockchain protocols\r\n📦 Experimenting with Redux Toolkit & dApp architectures\r\n🌱 Learning by building open-source projects & AI-powered tools", "avatar": { "id": 50275, "name": "166443650.png", "alternativeText": null, "caption": null, "width": 64, "height": 64, "formats": null, "hash": "166443650_f49121209d", "ext": ".png", "mime": "image/png", "size": 1.65, "url": "https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/virtualprotocolcdn/166443650_f49121209d.png", "previewUrl": null, "provider": "aws-s3", "provider_metadata": null, "folderPath": "/", "createdAt": "2025-08-19T17:14:39.448Z", "updatedAt": "2025-08-19T17:14:39.448Z" }, "userSocials": [ { "id": 558796, "provider": "privy", "walletAddress": "0x976BF6c329743887E69eb104aFaEfF39d137E25b", "metadata": null }, { "id": 558797, "provider": "privy", "walletAddress": "6iPpzCMnXWnEBqrTZzw3yLj6dFrsGXKd3gKDHWfZvEv7", "metadata": null } ], "socials": { "VERIFIED_LINKS": { "GITHUB": "https://github.com/bartsimpson7514" } } } } """ """ https://yieldefi.ai/ ## https://yieldefi.ai/ 🚀 Now Live on Base Network # MAXIMIZE YOUR CRYPTO YIELD WITH AI GUIDANCE SMART, TAILORED YIELD FARMING ACROSS LENDING, LPs, AND STAKING – BASED ON YOUR RISK PROFILE.DEFI YIELDS, SIMPLIFIED. Launch App Join Beta Waitlist ![Error loading image](<Base64-Image-Removed>) YIELD.AI STATUS ONLINE NETWORK BASE AI ANALYSIS COMPLETE OPTIMAL YIELD DETECTED15.7% APY ## WHY CHOOSE YIELDEFI? CUTTING-EDGE AI MEETS USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN TO MAKE DEFI ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE ### 🤖 Personalized AI Advisor YieldEFI's AI analyzes your risk tolerance and goals to recommend yield strategies tailored to you. Instead of one-size-fits-all, the platform adapts to whether you want steady earnings or can handle more volatility. ### 📊 Plain-Language Simulations No more guessing what APY or impermanent loss means – YieldEFI simulates your potential returns, gas fees, and risks in plain English. AI-generated explanations turn complex metrics into simple terms anyone can grasp. ### 🚀 One-Click Yield Optimization When you're ready to invest, YieldEFI executes the strategy for you via smart contract routing. With a single click, it allocates your funds into recommended protocols, handling all swaps/deposits under the hood. ### 🎮 Gamified Experience Earning yield becomes engaging with game-like elements. Get reward badges and level-ups for hitting milestones. A progress dashboard shows your 'yield journey' – turning passive investing into an interactive challenge. ### 🔒 Trust & Transparency Funds remain in your control via audited smart contracts. The AI's suggestions come with clear risk disclosures, risk scores, and sources of yield so you feel informed and secure. ### 🌐 Multi-Chain Support Starting with Base (Ethereum L2) and expanding to Solana. Wherever the best yields are, YieldEFI will navigate there, providing unified tracking across all your investments. ## POWER YOUR YIELD JOURNEY WITH $YLD UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES, REDUCE FEES, AND EARN REWARDS WITH THE NATIVE YIELDEFI TOKEN ### Premium Access Unlock advanced yield strategies like leveraged LPs and cross-chain opportunities by holding/staking $YLD. Hold 100+ $YLD ### Fee Discounts Pay lower performance and transaction fees when using $YLD tokens for payments. 5% → 2% fees ### Governance $YLD holders vote on protocol integrations, AI strategy parameters, and future platform features. 1 $YLD = 1 Vote ### Rewards & Staking Stake $YLD to earn a share of platform fees and access exclusive quests and achievement badges. Min 50 $YLD stake ### SDK Licensing dApps integrating YieldEFI pay licensing fees in $YLD, driving consistent token demand. Partner Integration ### Gasless Transactions Premium $YLD stakers get subsidized gas fees for strategy execution and rebalancing. Stake 500+ $YLD ### $YLD AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING OUR TOKEN ISN'T JUST AN ADD-ON — IT'S THE KEY TO UNLOCKING THE FULL YIELDEFI EXPERIENCE $YLD Get $YLD → Unlock Premium Yield StrategiesGet $YLD → Unlock Premium ## HOW IT WORKS GET STARTED WITH YIELD FARMING IN JUST THREE SIMPLE STEPS 01 ### Set Your Profile Connect your wallet and answer a few quick questions about your risk level and investment goals. 02 ### Get Your Strategy The AI crunches the numbers and presents a personalized yield plan with clear expectations and projections. 03 ### Earn & Enjoy Deploy your funds with one click, then track your earnings. The AI continuously monitors for better opportunities. Start Your Yield Journey ## SDK FOR DEFI PLATFORMS INTEGRATE YIELDEFI'S AI ASSISTANT DIRECTLY INTO YOUR DEFI PLATFORM. 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Investment info last updated: Aug 19, 2025 17:53