Introduction

Overview of Upshift

Upshift is a digital storefront for on-chain yield, powered by August Digital. It offers retail users simplified access to native (“Lend”) and Partner vaults (“VaaS”).

Upshift Lend

Upshift Lend provides a secure and transparent on-chain lending platform, offering overcollateralized positions with institutional borrowers. By focusing on real yield opportunities and mitigating risks through KYC/KYB-verified borrowers, Upshift enables users to earn premium yields with control over how assets are deployed, without the typical risks found in DeFi lending protocols.

Upshift Vault as a Service (VaaS)

Upshift Vault as a Service (VaaS) offers a streamlined solution for accessing DeFi yield opportunities, allowing users to deposit assets into secure vaults that deploy capital across curated strategies. With a focus on simplicity, security, and transparency, Upshift eliminates the complexities of DeFi, enabling users and protocols to earn consistent yields without managing intricate strategies or liquidity fragmentation.

Upshift Lend & VaaS synergies

There are powerful synergies between Upshift Lend and VaaS, allowing strategists to maximize capital efficiency. Through Upshift Lend, strategists can borrow against yield-bearing positions in VaaS, enabling them to increase their exposure to high-yield strategies. By borrowing at rates lower than the returns generated by their positions, strategists can amplify net yield without compromising security or control. As VaaS scales and attracts more capital, the demand for borrowing through Upshift Lend will naturally increase, further driving opportunities for optimized returns across both products. This integrated approach offers a scalable solution for enhancing DeFi yield strategies.