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Recently, I've seen a bunch of plays involving re-pledging/sharing security again, in simple terms, it's like splitting the same "sense of security" and selling it multiple times. The returns stack up, which feels great, but I always feel like the illusion is stacking up too... Especially when you think you're getting "extra yield," you're actually taking on "additional tail risk." It’s hard to see normally, but when something goes wrong, everything settles at once.
My current approach is pretty cautious: the fewer layers added, the better. I prioritize understanding what the bottom layer collateral is protecting, who can change the rules, and whether issues result in a pause or liquidation. Recently, on-chain data tools have also been criticized for lagging labels or misleading info, so I don’t blindly believe that "certain address = certain institution." I prefer to look more carefully at contract permissions and liquidation paths.
Anyway, earning yields isn’t impossible, but don’t treat "appearing higher APY" as certainty. When your breathing rhythm gets disrupted, even advanced yoga can easily cause twists. That’s all for now.