jeremylongshore Optimizing DeFi Yields
Overview
Find and compare DeFi yield opportunities across protocols. Aggregates data from DeFiLlama and other sources to provide APY/APR comparisons, risk assessments, and optimization recommendations for yield farming strategies.
Prerequisites
Before using this skill, ensure you have:
- Python 3.8+ installed
- Internet access for API queries
- Understanding of DeFi concepts (APY, APR, TVL, impermanent loss)
Instructions
- Search for yield opportunities across all chains or filter by a specific chain:
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --top 20 python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --chain ethereum --top 10 - Filter by criteria -- minimum TVL (for safety), asset type, or protocol:
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --min-tvl 10000000 --top 15 # 10000000 = 10M limit python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --asset USDC --chain ethereum python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --protocol aave,compound,curve - Apply risk filters -- show only audited protocols or filter by risk level (
--risk low,--risk medium,--risk high):python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --audited-only --min-tvl 1000000 # 1000000 = 1M limit python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --risk low --min-apy 3 - Analyze specific opportunities -- get detailed pool breakdown or compare protocols:
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --pool "aave-v3-usdc-ethereum" --detailed python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --compare aave,compound,spark --asset USDC - Export results to JSON or CSV for further analysis:
python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --top 50 --format json --output yields.json python ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/scripts/yield_optimizer.py --chain ethereum --format csv --output eth_yields.csv
Output
Yield Summary Table
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DEFI YIELD OPTIMIZER 2026-01-15 15:30 UTC # 2026 year
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TOP YIELD OPPORTUNITIES
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Protocol Pool Chain TVL APY Risk Score
Convex cvxCRV Ethereum $450M 12.5% Low 9.2
Aave v3 USDC Ethereum $2.1B 4.2% Low 9.8
Curve 3pool Ethereum $890M 3.8% Low 9.5
Compound v3 USDC Ethereum $1.5B 3.2% Low 9.6
Yearn yvUSDC Ethereum $120M 5.1% Medium 7.8
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APY BREAKDOWN (Top Result)
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Base APY: 4.5%
Reward APY: 8.0% (CRV + CVX)
Total APY: 12.5%
IL Risk: None (single-sided)
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Risk Assessment
RISK ANALYSIS: Convex cvxCRV
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Audit Status: ✓ Audited (Trail of Bits, OpenZeppelin)
Protocol Age: 3+ years
TVL: $450M (stable)
TVL Trend: +5% (30d)
Risk Score: 9.2/10 (Low Risk)
Risk Factors:
• Smart contract dependency on Curve
• CRV/CVX reward token volatility
• Vote-lock mechanics
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Error Handling
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/errors.md for comprehensive error handling.
Common issues:
- API timeout: Uses cached data with staleness warning
- No pools found: Broaden search criteria
- Invalid protocol: Check supported protocols list
Examples
See ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/references/examples.md for detailed usage examples.
Quick Examples
Find stablecoin yields:
python yield_optimizer.py --asset USDC,USDT,DAI --min-tvl 10000000 # 10000000 = 10M limit
Low-risk opportunities:
python yield_optimizer.py --risk low --audited-only --min-apy 2
Multi-chain search:
python yield_optimizer.py --chain ethereum,arbitrum,polygon --top 20
Export top yields:
python yield_optimizer.py --top 100 --format json --output all_yields.json
Configuration
Settings in ${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR}/config/settings.yaml:
- Default chain: Primary chain to search
- Cache TTL: How long to cache API responses
- Risk weights: Customize risk scoring factors
- Min TVL default: Default minimum TVL filter
Resources
- DeFiLlama: https://defillama.com/yields - Yield data source
- DeFi Safety: https://defisafety.com/ - Protocol security scores
- Impermanent Loss Calculator: Understand LP risks