I already hold HBD savings, the Hive stablecoin with a built-in 15% APR (until now) that earns interest almost automatically. However, as part of my ongoing quest for diversification, I decided to explore alternative opportunities in the crypto space to balance my fiat-pegged portfolio and potentially unlock higher and stable returns.
Through my research, I dove deep into different options, mainly focusing on DeFi platforms that offer yields on stablecoins. Some of these platforms claim to offer returns that can sometimes be equal or exceed the 15% APR I earn from HBD, with some promising even higher yields. However, what I found was that these returns often come with a significant catch: increased risk.
Most DeFi platforms require active participation, such as staking, lending, or yield farming, even in combination with each other, which means higher complexity in managing investments. Additionally, these returns can fluctuate based on market conditions and the platforms themselves can face more risks like smart contract bugs, scams, leverage effect, liquidity issues and all this annoying thing on multiple levels. This made me cautious, as the promise of higher yields doesn’t always mean better overall performance on the long run.
In contrast, Hive’s approach with HBD is much more straightforward imho. The 15% APR is baked directly into the protocol, with no need for constant monitoring or management. It's a predictable, low-maintenance strategy, which makes it an attractive option for hands-off earning, especially compared to the more volatile and risk-prone DeFi options I found. In this, very similar to some centralized exchanges I already use, but with the advantage of not being subject to the risk of having a single zealous owner who can make individual wrong decisions.
For me, diversification means finding a balance between high-yield, high-risk strategies and low-maintenance, stable investments. While HBD remains an important part of my crypto-stable investment because of its solid, predictable returns, I’m always open to exploring other opportunities that could complement it, but only with a clear understanding of all the risks involved. Has anyone of you found better solutions instead? 👋🏻
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Great breakdown of the risks and rewards of diversification! 🚀 HBD’s 15% APR is definitely one of the most attractive low-maintenance options in the crypto space, especially compared to the complexity and risks of DeFi platforms. The stability and predictability it offers make it a strong foundation for any crypto-income strategy.
I totally agree that while exploring higher-yield opportunities can be tempting, the added risks (smart contract vulnerabilities, liquidity issues, etc.) often make them a tough choice for long-term stability. Have you looked into any hybrid approaches—like pairing HBD savings with some lower-risk DeFi strategies for a bit of an upside while maintaining security? Would love to hear more about what’s caught your attention lately!
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You can try HIVE Flexible earn in Binance, mostly more than 15%, someday up to 40%. If HIVE is bullish, you double your gain :)
Actually in my post I was referring to fiat-pegged investments. Anyway thanks for the suggestion. I'll take a look at it 😊👍🏻
I understand. However, I think Hive flexible earn is also a good option that is worth to make a try. I plan to put at least 1000 Hive in flexible until the APR is still above 10%
true.. like that message that says 'delegate to leo.voter and get 18%' or something.. I tried it and it was more like 6% in reality. I'll just stick to HBD now.. the real way to profit, I've found, is to trade it for HIVE and back, at the right time.
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Do you mind if I ask why you thought it was 6%?
It's a 12% base line and then you can manage your tiers up to 18% APR via our on-site Dashboard. For example, choosing to receive staked LEO instead of liquid LEO will bump you up a tier.
oh.. this was years ago.. this was just my own calculation based on the HIVE i would get in my wallet daily. I'm sure it fluctuates.. 🙂✌️