Vesper Adds Support for ERC-4626

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2 min readJun 6, 2023

ERC-4626 enables Vesper to support standardized tokenized vaults to simplify protocol integration and enhance DeFi collaborations.

Overview

At Vesper, we understand the challenges that a lack of standardization can create. Integration and composability issues can arise, particularly with tokenized vaults. Lending markets, aggregators, and other yield-bearing tokens often have to develop their own adapters, resulting in more mistakes, increased security risks, and wasted development resources.

By embracing the ERC-4626 standard, we’re streamlining the integration process for yield-bearing vaults. This not only enhances Vesper’s efficiency and compatibility but also contributes to the ongoing growth and innovation in the DeFi ecosystem. We aim to make it easier for everyone to participate in the world of crypto yield, and supporting the ERC-4626 standard is another way we’re working towards that vision.

What is the ERC-4626 Standard?

In May 2022, the Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 4626 was finalized, defining a standard for yield-bearing vaults. This standard is a significant development for the whole of DeFi as it provides a common framework for yield-bearing vaults, making it easier for developers to create, use, and integrate them.

Through the use of a standardized API, developers can now create tokenized yield-bearing vaults that are compatible with other dApps. This opens the door for users to conveniently participate in yield farming, as their tokens gain compatibility with a wide range of applications.

The Benefits of Vesper Adding Support for ERC-4626

Increased interoperability: By implementing the ERC-4626 wrapper, Vesper will be able to integrate with other DeFi protocols that support ERC-4626 and ease the process of adding new yield farming strategies. This will enable users to move their yield-bearing tokens between different protocols more easily.

Improved user experience: As ERC-4626 provides a standard API for yield-bearing vaults, users can interact with Vesper consistently, regardless of which yield farming strategy they choose. This will simplify the process of depositing and withdrawing from Vesper, ultimately improving the user experience.

Reduced risk: ERC-4626 is a security-focused standard, which means that it includes several features designed to improve the security of yield-bearing vaults. These features include benefits like smart contract auditing, timelock contracts, and liquidity mining.

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