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# Aave - Lending

## Overview

The Aave - Lending Strategy takes USDC and lends it out via Aave on Polygon. This strategy earns a variable yield and is based on Aave market conditions. The APY has recently ranged between 0-3% but may vary. See [more on Aave](https://app.aave.com/reserve-overview/?underlyingAsset=0x2791bca1f2de4661ed88a30c99a7a9449aa84174\&marketName=proto_polygon_v3). 

## Summary

* **Network**: Polygon
* **Protocol(s)**: Aave
* **Strategy Type**: Lending

## Resources

* [Aave USD Coin (PoS) Dashboard](https://app.aave.com/reserve-overview/?underlyingAsset=0x2791bca1f2de4661ed88a30c99a7a9449aa84174\&marketName=proto_polygon_v3)
* [DeFi Llama Dashboard](https://defillama.com/yields/pool/37b04faa-95bb-4ccb-9c4e-c70fa167342b)