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Gauntlet USDC Core

A Morpho vault on Ethereum that lends out USDC deposits, curated by Gauntlet. Depositors earn 4.56% a year right now after a 5% performance fee.

Data from Morpho's API · updated

Net APY

4.56%

after fees, paid to depositors

30-day APY

4.37%

7-day 4.31%

Deposits

$3.79M

3.79M USDC

Withdrawable now

$3.15M

83% of deposits

Performance fee

5%

of the interest earned

Depositors

315

largest holds 50.4%

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Gauntlet USDC Core APY history

Net APY earned each day, measured from the vault's share price

Deposits over time

Where the money goes

The markets this vault lends to right now, largest first

MarketLentShareSupply APYUtilizationCap
WBTC / USDCLLTV 86% $2.45M 64.6% 4.54% 90.2% $200.0M
tBTC / USDCLLTV 77% $539K 14.2% 4.54% 90.1% $6.00M
LBTC / USDCLLTV 86% $428K 11.3% 4.92% 81.9% $1000K
cbBTC / USDCLLTV 86% $179K 4.7% 4.50% 90.2% $99.99M
Idle cashnot lent out $171K 4.5% – – No limit
syrupUSDC / USDCLLTV 91.5% $24.5K 0.6% 4.54% 90.5% $10.00M
weETH / USDCLLTV 86% $369 <0.01% 4.59% 90.2% $10.00M
weETH / USDCLLTV 77% $23.00 <0.01% 13.40% 96.9% $10.00M
AA_FalconXUSDC / USDCLLTV 77% $0 0.0% 6.58% 90.4% $10.00M

The curator decides which markets the vault may use and how much it may put in each (the cap). Allocators then move money between those markets within the caps. How vaults work.

What the loans are backed by

Share of this vault's lending by the collateral borrowers put up

WBTC64.6%
tBTC14.2%
LBTC11.3%
cbBTC4.7%
Other4.5%
syrupUSDC0.6%
weETH0.0%
siUSD0.0%
AA_FalconXUSDC0.0%

Returns over time

Net APY actually earned over each period, from the share price

Last day4.28%
Last 7 days4.31%
Last 30 days4.37%
Last year-26.02%
Since the vault started-7.58%

Who controls this vault

CuratorGauntlet
Owner0xC684…fAec4-of-7 multisig
Guardian0x7084…84cD
Timelock3 dayswait before risky changes take effect
Allocators2addresses that move money between markets
CreatedMay 1, 2024

Timelocks give depositors time to leave before a change they dislike takes effect. Morpho risks explained.

Details

Deposit assetUSDCprice $0.9999
Vault versionMetaMorpho (V1)
APY before fees4.81%
Public allocatorOnborrowers can pull liquidity between this vault's markets
Vault contract0x8eB6…d458
USDC token0xA0b8…eB48
NetworkEthereum

The curator's description: "The USDC Core Vault will list a range of liquid collateral markets and continuously optimize risk-adjusted yield across those markets. This vault targets a higher risk level than Gauntlet's Prime Vaults."

Largest depositors

315 addresses hold shares in this vault

AddressDepositShare of vault
0x5a76…9Eea$1.91M50.4%
0x075E…E99A$766K20.2%
0x7818…784A$149K3.9%
0x3e90…1812$136K3.6%
0xD895…Cec8$116K3.1%
0xd15c…C3ce$97.9K2.6%
0xC13F…fFb3$82.0K2.2%
0x319e…238C$70.8K1.9%
0x2192…c03B$65.6K1.7%
0xbE98…DD85$59.3K1.6%

When a few addresses hold most of a vault, one large withdrawal can use up the liquidity that is free right now.

About Gauntlet USDC Core

Gauntlet USDC Core is a MetaMorpho vault (Morpho V1) on Ethereum, created on May 1, 2024. It takes USDC deposits and lends them to borrowers in 7 Morpho markets. The curator, Gauntlet, decides which markets it may use and how much can go into each.

It holds $3.79M (3.79M USDC) from 315 depositors and pays a net APY of 4.56% after its 5% performance fee. Over the last 30 days depositors actually earned 4.37% a year, and -26.02% over the last year.

Its largest position is WBTC / USDC at 65% of what it lends, followed by tBTC / USDC (14%) and LBTC / USDC (11%). Counting every market, its loans are backed mainly by WBTC (65%), tBTC (14%) and LBTC (11%). 83% of deposits could be withdrawn right now.

Risky changes, such as adding a market, wait behind a 3-day timelock, which gives depositors time to leave first. The owner is a 4-of-7 multisig wallet. Morpho's app shows no warnings for this vault.

Gauntlet USDC Core: quick answers

What is the APY of Gauntlet USDC Core on Ethereum?

Gauntlet USDC Core pays 4.56% net APY right now, after its fees. Measured from the growth of its share price, it paid 4.37% over the last 30 days. The rate changes every day with what its borrowers pay.

What does Gauntlet USDC Core lend against?

It lends USDC through 7 Morpho markets. The biggest is WBTC / USDC with 65% of its lending. Overall its loans are backed mainly by WBTC (65%), tBTC (14%) and LBTC (11%).

Can I withdraw from Gauntlet USDC Core right now?

About $3.15M of its $3.79M in deposits (83%) could be withdrawn immediately. The rest is lent out and frees up as borrowers repay or as higher rates bring in new lenders.

Who runs Gauntlet USDC Core and what does it charge?

Gauntlet curates it. It keeps 5% of the interest earned as a performance fee. The net APY shown is after these fees.

What are the risks of Gauntlet USDC Core?

Like every Morpho vault, it can lose money if a borrower's collateral crashes faster than it can be liquidated, if a price oracle fails, or through a smart contract bug. Withdrawals can wait when its markets are fully borrowed. Changes to it wait behind a 3-day timelock. This is not advice.

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