2026-01-16 19:22:31

Fixed income has always been the backbone of traditional finance, offering stability and predictable returns. Now, DeFi is stepping into this space, bringing decentralized alternatives to conventional bond markets and yield strategies. The infrastructure for on-chain fixed income products is maturing, enabling protocols to offer structured yield mechanisms that bridge traditional finance with blockchain ecosystems. This convergence represents a significant shift—DeFi participants can now access fixed-rate products and income strategies previously exclusive to traditional markets. As the sector develops, we're seeing renewed interest in yield-bearing assets and fixed-income mechanisms tailored for crypto-native users.

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TokenStorm

· 6h ago

Fixed income sounds stable, but on-chain data shows that the bad debt rates of these protocols can't be hidden. I still went all in. DeFi bonds? Uh, backtesting shows that the average liquidation risk coefficient for these products over the past six months is 1.8, but I can't resist the tempting APY. Bringing traditional finance products on-chain can improve them? The safest place is in the eye of the storm. Let's just wait to be harvested. Arbitrage opportunities do exist, but the miner fees basically wipe out any profit. This aligns with my expectations for DeFi. On-chain fixed income sounds regulated, but on-chain data shows that big players are hoarding tokens again. As a small fry, I'm about to get cut again.

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