DFI.money, symbolised by YFII, is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that is a fork of the Yearn.Finance (YFI) protocol. It focuses on optimizing returns for DeFi investors by implementing strategies like the YIP-8 proposal and is built on the Ethereum blockchain. Its primary aim is to maximize yield farming through automated processes and community governance.
DFI.money operates using smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain, adhering to Ethereum's Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. YFII, the native ERC-20 token, acts as a governance token, allowing token holders to vote on protocol changes. The platform automates yield farming strategies via Vaults, reallocating assets for optimal returns. It supports liquidity provision, staking, and decentralized borrowing and lending.
DFI.money is primarily used for yield farming, decentralized finance transactions, and governance participation. Its Vaults optimize yield farming by reallocating funds to the most profitable protocols. It facilitates community-driven governance and can potentially enhance financial inclusion by providing DeFi services to underserved regions.
DFI.money originated as a hard fork of Yearn.Finance following the rejection of a YIP-8 proposal intended to modify the token supply. It was launched in July 2020 by a developer group known as White Noise, with the aim to adopt YIP-8's strategies. The project quickly grew in popularity, reaching a significant market cap and price milestones soon after launching. The platform continually evolves with its community governance and market-driven strategies.