Earn RD
RD is the protocol's stablecoin. Holding RD alone does not earn a return. To earn RD within the protocol, choose where to put capital to work:
| Earning path | Main source | Also earn | Main consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stability Pools | A share of that branch's borrow interest. | MOAI emissions; collateral from liquidations. | RD deposit can shrink during liquidations. |
| LP staking | A share of all branches' borrow interest. | MOAI emissions; pool swap fees. | Requires RD/USDC or RD/USDT liquidity. |
| MOAI staking | A share of all branches' borrow interest. | N/A | MOAI lockup: 7, 30, or 60 days. |
Borrow interest is the main RD source. Each branch shares it with its Stability Pool. The remainder, plus RD redemption and early-repayment fees, funds keepers, LP staking and MOAI staking. Shares vary with utilization; bad-debt repair can temporarily reduce the MOAI-staker share. See Fees for the routing.
Keeper bots can also earn RD for rewarded upkeep, such as drips, controller updates and eligible branch shutdowns. This is a competitive, automated role rather than passive staking; see Keeper rewards.
These are different positions, not three interchangeable RD deposits: Stability Pools absorb liquidations, LPs supply the RD market, and MOAI stakers hold and lock a different token. FLX staking earns MOAI, not RD directly. For the token's basic mechanics, see RD.