{"id":279371,"date":"2024-07-13T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T14:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=279371"},"modified":"2024-07-13T14:00:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T14:00:20","slug":"staking-vs-yield-farming-vs-liquidity-mining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/staking-vs-yield-farming-vs-liquidity-mining","title":{"rendered":"Staking vs. Yield Farming vs. Liquidity Mining: What Is Best for You in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The world of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/34630\/decentralized-finance-defi\">decentralized finance<\/a> (DeFi) has introduced various ways to earn yield on your idle tokens. These include staking, liquidity mining, and yield farming. However, crypto users are often confused about which method suits them best.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we will explain each term and lay out the major capabilities and differences of yield farming vs. liquidity mining vs. staking with real-life examples to show you how they work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#dddddd;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#F7F7F7;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Staking, liquidity mining, and yield farming have made it easier than ever to earn yield on your assets.<\/li>\n<li>Staking is the act where validators deposit cryptos to become eligible to process transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain.<\/li>\n<li>Liquidity mining refers to supplying cryptocurrencies to liquidity pools in return for yield.<\/li>\n<li>Yield farming refers to applying DeFi strategies to earn maximum yield from your available cryptocurrencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    Table of Contents\n                <\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-main-title-permanent\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n            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href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/validator\">validators<\/a> of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/33595\/proof-of-stake-pos\">proof-of-stake<\/a> (PoS) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/30246\/blockchain\">blockchain<\/a> deposit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27531\/cryptocurrency\">cryptocurrencies<\/a> to become eligible to process transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain.<\/div><\/div>\nThe crypto deposit acts as collateral to ensure that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/validator\">validator<\/a> behaves honestly. In return for their time and effort, validators are rewarded with newly minted cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p>As running a validator node can be complicated \u2013 requiring technical knowledge and 24\/7 runtime \u2013 most crypto holders simply choose to delegate their tokens to a validator.<\/p>\n<p>This way the delegator can earn a part of the staking rewards without having to spend time and money running a validator node. Note that validators usually charge a commission and the pooled staking reward is shared among all delegators on a pro-rata basis.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros &amp; Cons of Staking<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Pros of Staking<\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Token holders can participate in providing crypto-economic security to the blockchain.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> You can run a validator node from your laptop. You don&#8217;t need specialized hardware.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Staking rewards validators and delegators with newly minted cryptocurrencies.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> More staked cryptocurrencies create a stronger network.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Staking is not an energy-intensive activity, unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/33594\/proof-of-work-pow\">proof-of-work<\/a> (PoW) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32530\/mining-blockchain\">mining<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2 pros_icons_\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Cons of Staking<\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Running a validator node requires technical knowledge.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Validators need to be available 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Delegators are completely dependent on their validators for the safekeeping of their delegated tokens.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Staking exposes token holders to risks such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/slashing\">slashing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> You can only stake native tokens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Example of Staking<\/h3>\n<p>Here we will not talk about staking by running your own validator node, instead we will give an example of how crypto staking can be done in the most simple and easy way.<\/p>\n<p>The most convenient way to stake <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/33595\/proof-of-stake-pos\">PoS<\/a> cryptocurrencies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32571\/ethereum-cryptocurrency\">Ether<\/a> (ETH) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/solana-sol\">Solana<\/a> (SOL) is via a method known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/liquid-staking\">liquid staking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s say that you want to stake ETH. You can stake it via liquid staking platforms such as Rocket Pool or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/lidos-runaway-success-threatens-ethereum\">Lido<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These platforms are known as liquid staking platforms, as they return stakers with an equal amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/liquid-staking-token-lst\">liquid staking tokens<\/a> (LST) for every token they deposit.<\/p>\n<p>The LSTs mirror the market value of the underlying staked token, and are free to be used for trading, staking and more. Note the liquid staking platform charge fees for their services.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279383\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liquid-staking-on-Lido-257x300.jpg\" alt=\"Liquid staking on Lido\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1403\" class=\"wp-image-279383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liquid-staking-on-Lido-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liquid-staking-on-Lido-876x1024.jpg 876w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liquid-staking-on-Lido-768x898.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Liquid-staking-on-Lido.jpg 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liquid staking on Lido<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"liquidity_mining_how_it_works_pros_and_cons_and_real-life_example\">Liquidity Mining: How It Works, Pros and Cons, and Real-Life Example<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#004499;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#0277cc;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\"><strong>What Is Liquidity Mining?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">Liquidity mining is the act of supplying cryptocurrencies to liquidity pools in return for yield.<\/div><\/div>\nLiquidity mining was born with the advent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/decentralized-exchange-dex\">decentralized exchanges<\/a> (DEX). Traditional markets that deal in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/investing\/how-to-invest-in-stocks\">equities<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/forex-fx\">forex<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/commodity\">commodities<\/a> rely on centralized market makers (commonly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/investing\/best-stock-brokers\">brokerage<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/investing\/best-day-trading-platforms\">trading firms<\/a>) to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/liquidity\">liquidity<\/a> and facilitate trade. DEXes, on the other hand, rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/liquidity-pool\">liquidity pools<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32499\/smart-contract\">smart contracts<\/a> to facilitate trades in a decentralized manner.<\/p>\n<p>Crypto holders are typically required to deposit tokens in pairs to participate in DeFi liquidity mining. For example, in order to supply tokens to the ETH-USDC pool on a DEX, you will have to supply equal dollar amounts of ETH and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/usdc-vs-usdt-which-stablecoin-is-a-better-choice\">USDC<\/a> tokens to the pool.<\/p>\n<p>In return, liquidity providers receive a portion of the trading fees earned by the pool. Liquidity providers may also receive additional rewards such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/governance-token\">governance tokens<\/a> depending on the DEX.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, the return on supplying exotic cryptocurrency pairs is much higher than that received for supplying stable and popular crypto pairs like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/stablecoin\">stablecoins<\/a>, ETH, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/27193\/bitcoin-btc\">BTC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros &amp; Cons of Liquidity Mining<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Pros of Liquidity Mining\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Liquidity mining facilitates permissionless DeFi trading.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Liquidity providers receive a part of trading fees earned by their respective liquidity pools.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Liquidity providers may also receive governance tokens and other rewards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2 pros_icons_\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Cons of Liquidity Mining<\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Liquidity providers are vulnerable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/impermanent-loss\">impermanent loss<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Liquidity providers are vulnerable to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/rug-pull\">rug pulls<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/10-most-common-cryptocurrency-scams\">scams<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Liquidity providers are vulnerable to smart contract risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Example of Liquidity Mining<\/h3>\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/polygon-matic\">Polygon<\/a>-based DEX <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/quickswap\">QuickSwap<\/a> in our liquidity mining example.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_279390\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-279390\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/liquidity-mining-300x262.jpg\" alt=\"Liquidity mining on Quickswap DEX on Polygon\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1050\" class=\"wp-image-279390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/liquidity-mining-300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/liquidity-mining-1024x896.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/liquidity-mining-768x672.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/liquidity-mining-1200x1050.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/liquidity-mining.jpg 1374w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-279390\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Liquidity mining on Quickswap DEX on Polygon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you connect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-wallets\">your crypto wallet<\/a> to QuickSwap DEX, you will find the option to supply liquidity to a pool. For the MATIC-SFL token pair (shown above), you will need to supply equal dollar amounts of both tokens.<\/p>\n<p>The DEX interface will also show your contribution percentage to the pool, determining the share of trading fees you earn. You will receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/liquidity-pool-tokens-lp-tokens\">LP tokens<\/a> in return, which act as receipt tokens when you supply liquidity.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an advanced user, you also have the option to choose the price range in which you want to provide liquidity for. This way, you can supply tokens for the price range at which you expect the most volume, thereby earning you more fees.<\/p>\n<p>Single token liquidity supply is also available on most DEXes.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"yield_farming_how_it_works_pros_and_cons_and_real-life_example\">Yield Farming: How It Works, Pros and Cons, and Real-Life Example<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#004499;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#0277cc;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\"><strong>What Is Yield Farming?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/defi-yield-farming\">Yield farming<\/a> refers to applying DeFi strategies to earn maximum yield from your available cryptocurrencies. It is a broad term that covers staking, liquidity mining, and lending.<\/div><\/div>\nIt is often practiced as a multi-step process where a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-yield-farming-crypto-platforms\">crypto investor aims to make the maximum returns out of their crypto tokens<\/a>. The innovations in liquid staking, restaking, and crypto lending have made yield farming a complex process.<\/p>\n<p>Yield farming became popular during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/defi-summer-2024-vs-defi-summer-2020-the-new-era\">DeFi Summer of 2020<\/a> when lending protocols like Compound and DEXs like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/uniswap-uni\">Uniswap<\/a> introduced innovative products such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/liquidity-pool\">liquidity pools<\/a> and incentive programs.<\/p>\n<h3>Pros &amp; Cons of Yield Farming<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Pros of Yield Farming<\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Crypto holders can earn yield on their idle tokens.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Yield farming can be more lucrative than interest available through traditional finance methods.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-check-circle\" style=\"color:#3CB371\"><\/i> Yield farming is permissionless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-2 pros_icons_\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<strong>Cons of Yield Farming\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Yield farming strategies can be highly risky and complex.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Multi-step yield farming strategies are vulnerable to market risks.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-remove\" style=\"color:#e31f28\"><\/i> Multi-step yield farming strategies may result in high gas fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Example of DeFi Yield Farming Strategies<\/h3>\n<p>Here, we talk about how crypto investors use DeFi yield farming strategies to maximize their yield.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Let&#8217;s say you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/tether-usdt\">USDT<\/a> stablecoins in your crypto wallet. You can deposit them on a lending platform called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/cryptocurrency\/aave-price-prediction\">Aave<\/a> to earn about a 5% yield on them. You can now borrow ETH against your stablecoin deposits at the current borrow rate of <a href=\"https:\/\/app.aave.com\/markets\/\" target=\"_blank\">2.7% APY<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Borrowed ETH tokens can be deposited on a liquid staking platform Lido to earn a <a href=\"https:\/\/lido.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\">3%-4% interest.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>When you stake ETH on Lido, you receive an LST called stETH in return. You can now deposit stETH on Aave \u2013 while still earning ETH staking rewards \u2013 to borrow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/news\/ethena-offers-35-stablecoin-yield-and-huge-ena-airdrops-how-does-it-work\">Ethena&#8217;s USDe<\/a> stablecoin at 8.4% APY.<\/li>\n<li>Then, you can stake USDe on Ethena&#8217;s website to earn 13.6% APY.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>DeFi yield farming strategies must be planned with broader market risks and protocol-specific lockup periods and staking conditions in mind.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"staking_vs_yield_farming_vs_liquidity_mining_head-to-head_comparision\">Staking vs. Yield Farming vs. Liquidity Mining: Head-to-Head Comparision<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve compiled the major differences between staking vs. yield farming vs. liquidity mining.<br \/>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Staking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Liquidity mining<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Yield farming<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Required Experience<\/td>\n<td>Beginner<\/td>\n<td>Experienced<\/td>\n<td>Advanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risks<\/td>\n<td>Slashing, validator risks<\/td>\n<td>Impairment losses, smart contract risks, rug pulls<\/td>\n<td>Market risks, staking risks, smart contract risks, liquidation risks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tokens Needed<\/td>\n<td>Native token<\/td>\n<td>Depends on the liquidity pool<\/td>\n<td>Any cryptocurrency can form a part of a yield farming strategy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NFT Usage<\/td>\n<td>NFTs cannot be used for staking<\/td>\n<td>NFTs cannot be used for liquidity mining<\/td>\n<td>NFTs can be used for yield farming via NFT lending platforms.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Yield<\/td>\n<td>Staking yield depends on the blockchain<\/td>\n<td>Liquidity providers earn trading fees and incentive program rewards<\/td>\n<td>Effective yield farming strategies can result in high yield<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"how_to_choose_which_is_right_for_you\">How to Choose Which Is Right for You?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are new to crypto, it is important that you first learn how to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/custodial-vs-non-custodial-wallets\">self-custodial wallets<\/a> and understand the basics of blockchain, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/gas-fee-ethereum\">gas fees<\/a> and native tokens.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have mastered the basics, you can try your hand at staking. Staking has become an easy and straightforward process with the emergence of liquid staking platforms such as Lido and Rocket Pool. You will not only earn yield on your idle tokens but you will also be contributing to the crypto-economic security of the crypto network.<\/p>\n<p>Since staking is exclusive to native tokens, you can try liquidity mining to earn yield on non-native tokens. However, you must learn about the risks, such as impermanent loss involved before you dive in. Hence, liquidity mining is advised for experienced DeFi users.<\/p>\n<p>Yield farming strategies can be incredibly complex and need to be planned well. Only advanced DeFi users should deploy yield farming strategies.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Staking, liquidity mining, and yield farming have made it easier than ever to earn yield on your assets. The permissionless nature of DeFi makes these interest-yielding innovations even more special. Anyone in the world with an internet connection and crypto tokens can try one or all of these yield-generating methods.<\/p>\n<p>While choosing staking vs. yield farming vs. liquidity mining, it is important to remember that they come with investment risks. Always do your own research before engaging in these activities.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is it better to stake or provide liquidity?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">If you are a beginner, it is better to try your hand at staking first. Staking has become an easy and straightforward process with the emergence of liquid staking platforms. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the difference between farming and staking?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yield farming refers to applying DeFi strategies to earn maximum yield from your available cryptocurrencies. It is a broad term that covers staking, liquidity mining, and lending. Meanwhile, staking is the act where validators deposit cryptos to become eligible to process transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is staking more profitable than mining?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yield on staking and liquidity mining differ based on the underlying blockchain or protocol. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the difference between staking and liquid staking?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Staking is the act where validators deposit cryptos to become eligible to process transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. Meanwhile, liquidity mining refers to supplying cryptocurrencies to liquidity pools in return for yield. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is yield farming still profitable?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yield farming is often practiced as a multiple step process where a crypto investor aims to make the maximum returns out of their crypto tokens. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the difference between a farm and a liquidity pool?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Yield farming refers to applying DeFi strategies to earn maximum yield from your available cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, liquidity mining refers to supplying cryptocurrencies to liquidity pools in return for yield. <\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.aave.com\/markets\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aave &#8211; Open Source Liquidity Protocol<\/a> (App.aave)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lido.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lido Liquid Staking<\/a> (Lido)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) has introduced various ways to earn yield on your idle tokens. These include staking, liquidity mining, and yield farming. However, crypto users are often confused about which method suits them best. 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