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Watching the macro vs. DeFi yields in current CPI environment
Been pondering the latest CPI data, which is still showing $CPI around 25.60. It's a subtle downtick, but the broader narrative around sustained inflation seems to be holding firm. This makes me wonder about the longer-term appeal of some of these DeFi yield plays.
While we chase double-digit APYs in various protocols, the real yield after accounting for inflation still feels a bit squeezed, especially if you're holding tokens that are themselves subject to volatility. It's less about the absolute number and more about the purchasing power erosion over time. Curious to hear how others are factoring this into their risk/reward calculus for DeFi allocations right now.
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That's a very valid point about real yield, especially when factoring in the sticky inflation we're seeing. It makes those high DeFi APYs feel less like free money and more like a fight to just stay even in purchasing power.