Designing your Yield DTF

Before deploying, it’s important to consider what goes into creating a successful Yield DTF. Each DTF will have its own ecosystem use cases, community, and unique go-to-market strategies.

Just because anyone can deploy and/or mint a DTF does not mean adoption is guaranteed. Consider the following points to help ensure success.

Key questions

1

Collateral mix

Is the basket diverse and attractive?

• See our basket design guide for key considerations

• Find collateral plugins in the deployer UI or write your own

• Specify emergency backup assets in case of default

2

Target yield

What are the yield targets (if any) for your DTF?

• Consider risk/reward trade-offs and the DTF's target market

• Check out DefiLlama for inspiration and market rates

• Fork this spreadsheet to model blended APY and revenue share

3

Revenue‑split

What share goes to holders, RSR stakers, and other addresses?

• DTF holders: incentivize minting and holding as a savings vehicle

• RSR stakers: incentivize decentralized governance and overcollateralization

• Other addresses: fund marketing, liquidity, research, DAO management, etc.

4

Branding

What is the name, ticker, and one-line marketing hook for your DTF?

• Use unique & memorable branding to convey the DTF's unique features

• Keep the ticker short & avoid overlap with other major assets

5

Mandate

What will the DTF's mandate be?

• The mandate is a 256‑character compass for governance

• Specify the DTF's goals, constraints, and priorities

If you’re unsure how to answer any or all of these questions, the Reserve community is welcoming and willing to help! Jump in the Reserve Discord server here.

Pre-launch checklist

Before deployment, make sure each of the following have been specified:

• ✅ Deployment network (Ethereum / Base / Arbitrum)

• ✅ Primary & backup collateral baskets

• ✅ Revenue split (DTF holders / RSR stakers / others)

• ✅ Name, ticker, & mandate

• ✅ DTF Parameters (use presets or tweak advanced parameters)

Once each has been chosen, the Yield DTF is ready for launch.