Behind the APY: Deconstructing the Yield Illusion That Drains Retail Crypto Portfolios
Triple-digit staking yields have become one of the most effective marketing tools in decentralized finance, drawing capital from retail investors who rarely examine what sits beneath the headline number. A rigorous analysis of inflation mechanics, token unlock schedules, and validator risk reveals that many of the most advertised yields are not wealth-generating instruments but rather structured value transfer mechanisms that benefit insiders at the expense of late entrants. This piece provides