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Liquidity does not just sit idle in DeFi, it is constantly put to work. The direction it flows often reveals where incentives, activity, and short term attention are concentrated.
This week’s farming snapshot on STONfi highlights three different approaches to yield design, each with its own balance between reward size, lock up structure, and sustainability.
The FRT TON pool, for example, offers 2,900 TON and 75 FRT in rewards with a 30 day lock up period. This approach is designed to encourage longer term participation. Locking capital for this duration helps stabilize liquidity, but it also demands stronger commitment since funds cannot be accessed immediately.
The JETTON pairs, including JETTON USDt and JETTON TON, provide 32,000 JETTON rewards with a shorter 15 day lock up. This sits in the middle range, offering enough structure to support liquidity while still keeping participation relatively flexible. It reflects a balance between rewarding users and maintaining active movement within the pool.
On the other hand, the STON USDt pool takes a different approach. With 10,000 STON distributed monthly and no liquidity provider lock up, it focuses on continuous accessibility. Instead of intense reward bursts, it promotes steady participation and attracts users who prefer flexibility over restriction.
Overall, it is clear that farming is not a one size fits all model. Each pool follows a different strategy:
Lock capital for stronger structured rewards
Balance flexibility with incentives
Or keep liquidity open with consistent emissions
Understanding these differences is what separates passive participation from more intentional positioning in DeFi.
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