Returns Calculation & Distribution

Understanding how yields are calculated and distributed through the msUSD/smsUSD staking system.

Yield Calculation Process

  1. Strategy Performance Measurement: Daily assessment of options arbitrage and delta-neutral strategy returns

  2. Fee Deduction: Protocol fees (10% to insurance fund, 15% to treasury) are deducted from gross yields

  3. Net Yield Distribution: Remaining 75% of yields flow to smsUSD holders through exchange rate appreciation

Distribution Mechanism

  • Exchange Rate Updates: The msUSD to smsUSD exchange rate updates continuously as yields accrue

  • Automatic Compounding: Yields compound automatically without requiring user action

  • No Manual Claims: Users benefit from yield simply by holding smsUSD tokens

Distribution Timing

  • Strategy Execution: Yield generation occurs continuously through active trading

  • Rate Updates: Exchange rates reflect accumulated yield on an ongoing basis

  • Performance Assessment: Monthly performance reviews ensure consistent yield delivery

Yield Transparency

Users can track yield performance through:

  • Real-time exchange rate monitoring on our dashboard

  • Historical performance data and analytics

  • Monthly performance reports

  • Live strategy performance metrics

Risk Considerations

Yields are variable and depend on:

  • Options market conditions and volatility levels

  • Strategy capacity and scaling effects

  • Market liquidity and execution efficiency

  • Overall crypto market dynamics

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