Definition
Yield farming is the practice of moving crypto across DeFi protocols to maximize rewards from fees, interest, and incentives. Learn how it works and its risks.
Why It Matters
Understanding Yield Farming helps you read crypto market data more accurately and make better-informed decisions when comparing coins, projects, and on-chain activity.
Where You'll See It
Yield Farming appears throughout cryptocurrency analytics on Crypto Market Watch — including coin profiles, rankings, and other glossary entries. Continue with related glossary terms or read the longer-form learn articles for deeper context.