Introduction

Overview of Upshift

Upshift democratizes access to institutional yield.

Upshift is a platform offering access to yield strategies run by some of the best-performing DeFi funds. Vaults are non-custodial and built on top of August infrastructure, the leading DeFi prime brokerage for institutions, handling $7B in monthly volume across its smart contracts. Upshift is designed for the next era of institutional-grade DeFi, as stablecoins and RWAs onboard trillions of on-chain capital.

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 DeFi Yield

Upshift DeFi Yield Upshift offers access to yield strategies curated and executed by some of the best-performing DeFi funds. These vaults are curated by top DeFi funds and offer access to strategies and risk management previously available only to institutions.

Upshift Vault as a Service (VaaS)

Upshift Vault as a Service (VaaS) offers a streamlined solution for ecosystems and protocols looking to offer tailored vault opportunities for users. Upshift VaaS uses the ERC4626 standard alongside August smart contracts, providing battletested vaults for users across DeFi.

Upshift Lend & DeFi Yield synergies

There are powerful synergies between Upshift Lend and VaaS, allowing curators to maximize capital efficiency. Through Upshift Lend, curators can borrow against yield-bearing positions in DeFi Yield vaults. By borrowing at rates lower than the returns generated by their positions, curators can amplify net yield for depositors without compromising security or control. As DeFi Yield vaults scale and attract 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 real DeFi yield strategies.