# Finance **URL:** https://gov.yearn.fi/c/proposals/finance/17.md [Latest](https://gov.yearn.fi/latest.md) · [Categories](https://gov.yearn.fi/categories.md) · [Tags](https://gov.yearn.fi/tags.md) --- ## [About the Finance category](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/about-the-finance-category/2576)
**Author:** [@banteg](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/banteg)\ **Replies:** 0
Whether it’s restructuring fees, addressing community grants, or trying to make Andre accept a salary, if it’s financial in nature it goes here. --- ## [\[Proposal\] Retroactive 1-month Yearn V3 review](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-retroactive-1-month-yearn-v3-review/14653)
**Author:** [@dhalbert517](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/dhalbert517)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2026 13:48 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-retroactive-1-month-yearn-v3-review/14653 "2026-04-27T13:48:20Z")
TL;DR I’m an independent security researcher who recently sent two responsible disclosures to Yearn’s published PGP security contacts via dhalbert517@tutamail.com on 2026-04-22 and 2026-04-24 (subject lines intentionally… --- ## [Proposal to Recompensate Users Affected by Curve.f](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-to-recompensate-users-affected-by-curve-f/14630)
**Author:** [@thierry](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/thierry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2026 19:56 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-to-recompensate-users-affected-by-curve-f/14630 "2026-03-11T19:56:09Z")
Proposal to Recompensate Users Affected by Curve.fi DNS Hijack (veCRV holders) Summary: This proposal requests DAO approval to establish a verification and coordination framework for users affected by the DNS hijack th… --- ## [yVest S02 Tiers & Allocation Criteria](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yvest-s02-tiers-allocation-criteria/14559)
**Author:** [@0xPickles](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/0xPickles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2025 16:18 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yvest-s02-tiers-allocation-criteria/14559 "2025-10-24T16:18:48Z")
Author: Pickles, non-voting secretary of the yVest S02 compensation committee This document outlines the proposed framework for yVest Season 02, developed under the mandate defined by YIP-88. It sets out how the compens… --- ## [YIP-86: Resupply Bad Debt Repayment Loan](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-86-resupply-bad-debt-repayment-loan/14516)
**Author:** [@dudesahn](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/dudesahn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2025 23:21 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-86-resupply-bad-debt-repayment-loan/14516 "2025-07-16T23:21:35Z")
Summary This proposal outlines a $1.13M loan agreement between Yearn and its sub-DAO, Resupply, to cover outstanding reUSD bad debt following a recent exploit. Yearn agrees to forego its staking revenue throughout the d… --- ## [\[Proposal\] Allocate Treasury Assets to Spectra LP](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-allocate-treasury-assets-to-spectra-lp/14495)
**Author:** [@Finanzgoblin](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/Finanzgoblin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2025 08:39 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-allocate-treasury-assets-to-spectra-lp/14495 "2025-05-21T08:39:55Z")
Proposal TL;DR Allocate $100k of Yearn Treasury Stablecoins from active yv3 vaults to Spectra PT/IBT-Curve Pools in a Pilot Program Summary This proposal seeks approval to refactor $100,000 of Yearn Treasury assets from… --- ## [YIP-80: Sonne Hack Victims Revised Proposal](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-80-sonne-hack-victims-revised-proposal/14173)
**Author:** [@Yearninger](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/Yearninger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 November 2024 15:44 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-80-sonne-hack-victims-revised-proposal/14173 "2024-11-14T15:44:32Z")
\[Proposal\]: One-Time Emergency Fund for Partial Compensation of yvUSDT and yvDAI Vault Users Affected by Sonne Finance Exploit (No Precedent) Summary This proposal establishes a One-Time Emergency Fund to provide parti… --- ## [YIP-78: Partial Compensation Sonne Hack Victims](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-78-partial-compensation-sonne-hack-victims/14103)
**Author:** [@Yearninger](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/Yearninger)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2024 21:40 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-78-partial-compensation-sonne-hack-victims/14103 "2024-08-20T21:40:52Z")
\[Proposal\]: Partial Compensation for yvUSDT and yvDAI Vault Users Affected by Sonne Finance Exploit Summary This proposal aims to provide partial compensation to users of yvUSDT and yvDAI vaults affected by the Sonne Fin… --- ## [\[Proposal\] Donate to Roman & Alexey's legal aid](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-donate-to-roman-alexeys-legal-aid/14047)
**Author:** [@matthewb](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/matthewb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2024 20:49 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-donate-to-roman-alexeys-legal-aid/14047 "2024-05-21T20:49:55Z")
Summary Donate ETH to Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev’s legal defense fund on Juicebox. Background Alexey Pertsev and Roman Storm, two developers who contributed to Tornado Cash, were arrested in different jurisdictions … --- ## [Bug Bounty Vault Proposal by Hats Finance](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/bug-bounty-vault-proposal-by-hats-finance/13649)
**Author:** [@Fav\_Truffe](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/Fav_Truffe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2023 12:46 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/bug-bounty-vault-proposal-by-hats-finance/13649 "2023-09-08T12:46:47Z")
Summary This is a proposal for Yearn to collaborate with Hats.finance to create an on-chain, free, non-custodial, scalable and permissionless incentives pool for hackers/auditors to protect the Yearn smart contracts. Ba… --- ## [\[YIP-74\] YFI Wintermute Loan & CRV Plans](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-74-yfi-wintermute-loan-crv-plans/13581)
**Author:** [@Callen\_Wintermute](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/Callen_Wintermute)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2023 19:11 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-74-yfi-wintermute-loan-crv-plans/13581 "2023-08-25T19:11:05Z")
(21/8/23) Updated Proposal: Hi everyone, thanks for all the feedback in both the forum and Discord. We’d like to reach a middle ground where both sides are relatively happy but ensure we can keep it as simple as possib… --- ## [\[Proposal\] DWF Labs CRV & YFI partnership](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-dwf-labs-crv-yfi-partnership/13630)
**Author:** [@Defi123](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/Defi123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2023 16:53 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-dwf-labs-crv-yfi-partnership/13630 "2023-08-25T16:53:42Z")
Proposal Description Due to a recent discovered bug in specific versions of Vyper, CRV has been facing biggest challenge with on chain liquidity being drained and potential liquidation of multiple loan positions. DWF L… --- ## [YIP-70: ApeWorX \<\> Yearn Partnership](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-70-apeworx-yearn-partnership/12721)
**Author:** [@fubuloubu](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/fubuloubu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 September 2022 10:44 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/yip-70-apeworx-yearn-partnership/12721 "2022-09-29T10:44:32Z")
authors: @fubuloubu @defidipshit Summary ApeWorX is proposing a partnership with Yearn contributors to add dedicated support for their use of the Ape open-source framework. During this partnership, ApeWorX will work clo… --- ## [yBudget Update: Bear Minimum Comp](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/ybudget-update-bear-minimum-comp/12609)
**Author:** [@banteg](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/banteg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2022 17:40 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/ybudget-update-bear-minimum-comp/12609 "2022-07-10T17:40:52Z")
The model for how full-timers at Yearn are compensated was set at the height of the bull market and no longer corresponds with reality. In light of this, we are changing how full-timers are compensated. We were preparin… --- ## [Publish a public timeline for YIP 65](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/publish-a-public-timeline-for-yip-65/12343)
**Author:** [@portiadog](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/portiadog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2022 17:02 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/publish-a-public-timeline-for-yip-65/12343 "2022-03-11T17:02:57Z")
\[Proposal\] Publish a public timeline for the development and release of xYFI and veYFI as outlined in YIP 65. Yearn is an awesome, inspirational DeFi community. I am certain that in the future it will be studied as one … --- ## [\[Proposal\] yMarkt: The best buybacks can get](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-ymarkt-the-best-buybacks-can-get/12166)
**Author:** [@parseb](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/parseb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2022 08:19 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-ymarkt-the-best-buybacks-can-get/12166 "2022-01-07T08:19:38Z")
Summary This aims to propose a buyback mechanism that aligns with and builds upon the current change direction of YFI tokenomics. The proposal makes an initial case for the creation of a primary market making tool to sup… --- ## [\[Proposal\] Mean - DCA Buyback Pilot Program](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-mean-dca-buyback-pilot-program/12065)
**Author:** [@PEPO](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/PEPO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2021 06:51 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-mean-dca-buyback-pilot-program/12065 "2021-12-23T06:51:25Z")
TL;DR: The objective of this pilot program is to provide a better understanding through example that DCAing is a better way to execute buy-backs within the treasury. Allocate $1M worth of ETH (249.376559 ETH @ $4010 per… --- ## [Introduce sophistication tiers for strategies](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/introduce-sophistication-tiers-for-strategies/11981)
**Author:** [@brisket](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/brisket)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2021 14:31 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/introduce-sophistication-tiers-for-strategies/11981 "2021-12-15T14:31:56Z")
Hello everyone, I already made a vague rent on the fact that strategist rewards are the Achilles eel of the yearn DAO at the moment but I think that it is also fair to say that yearn deserves better from it contributors… --- ## [\[Proposal\] Allow yvBOOST to vote on new CRV gauges](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-allow-yvboost-to-vote-on-new-crv-gauges/11800)
**Author:** [@Ataxia](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/Ataxia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [17 November 2021 23:51 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-allow-yvboost-to-vote-on-new-crv-gauges/11800 "2021-11-17T23:51:09Z")
Summary A proposal to allow yBOOST holders to vote on how Yearn allocates its Curve vote. Status This proposal is currently in the discussion phase. Abstract This proposal will facilitate discussion on potential change… --- ## [\[Proposal\] yUSD integration on APWine](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-yusd-integration-on-apwine/11142)
**Author:** [@ulysse](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/ulysse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2021 17:19 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-yusd-integration-on-apwine/11142 "2021-07-09T17:19:16Z")
Homepage (with documentation) Intro APWine is a protocol to tokenise, trade and hedge risk on future yield. The project was started in August 2020, and is backed by actors such as Delphi Digital, Spartan Group, DeFi… --- ## [Own The Land (Eth) On Which We Operate](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/own-the-land-eth-on-which-we-operate/10802)
**Author:** [@yfi\_lit](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/yfi_lit)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2021 14:37 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/own-the-land-eth-on-which-we-operate/10802 "2021-06-08T14:37:35Z")
Summary The best restaurant businesses buy the land on which they operate. The best DeFi businesses should do the same, accumulating Eth strategically in their treasury, the digital version of real estate. Background Et… --- ## [\[Discussion\] What to do with EPS airdrop?](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/discussion-what-to-do-with-eps-airdrop/10254)
**Author:** [@banteg](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/banteg)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [5 April 2021 03:25 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/discussion-what-to-do-with-eps-airdrop/10254 "2021-04-05T03:25:22Z")
Authors @banteg, @lehnberg tl;dr What’s the best way to put the Ellipsis airdrop to use for the benefit of Yearn and its Backscratcher depositors, while maintaining goodwill with the Ellipsis community? Background Elli… --- ## [\*\*\[Discussion\]\*\* Insurance for Vaults & Risk Team](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/discussion-insurance-for-vaults-risk-team/9620)
**Author:** [@gspoosi](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/gspoosi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2021 23:10 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/discussion-insurance-for-vaults-risk-team/9620 "2021-02-08T23:10:22Z")
Summary As recent events showed nobody is safe from bugs/hacks, but mitigation game seems to be real. We should aim to get insurance for such cases. But it’s important to not go overboards and cut into yields. Backgroun… --- ## [Proposal: 1:1030 token split](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-1-1030-token-split/9103)
**Author:** [@CryptoVictim](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/CryptoVictim)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2021 23:57 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-1-1030-token-split/9103 "2021-01-14T23:57:56Z")
Summary I have been emphasizing/ranting about the importance of the glittery pet rock narrative of YFI - i think it is very important. Right now that narrative matters massively! However killing that per rock narrative… --- ## [Proposal: Dev Gas Refunds](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-dev-gas-refunds/9076)
**Author:** [@shoofles](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/shoofles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2021 21:23 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-dev-gas-refunds/9076 "2021-01-14T21:23:49Z")
Summary This is a proposal that may or may not be necessary, depending on what other proposals for dev incentives make it through. It should probably be passed along with some sort of other compensation if it is passed.… --- ## [\*\*Proposal\*\* Fund a GPU Mining Farm](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-fund-a-gpu-mining-farm/8630)
**Author:** [@DeFi\_Enthusiast](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/DeFi_Enthusiast)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [25 December 2020 00:22 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-fund-a-gpu-mining-farm/8630 "2020-12-25T00:22:04Z")
\## Summary YFI should invest some of its profits into Pylon.finance FDI vault to build an $ETH GPU mine. The projects founders have been mining $eth for years and achieved ROI’s of 25% in a bear market and over 150% in … --- ## [Gas costs are too damn high](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/gas-costs-are-too-damn-high/4655)
**Author:** [@banteg](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/banteg)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2020 20:24 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/gas-costs-are-too-damn-high/4655 "2020-09-20T20:24:00Z")
Andre’s bots have spent $25k on gas costs on 2020-09-02 alone. That’s a monthly gas budget burned in a single day. I’ve pulled some data for this specific day to illustrate my point. I propose to rework the performance … --- ## [\[Proposal\] To distribute funds back from Yearn](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-to-distribute-funds-back-from-yearn/8291)
**Author:** [@christbecause](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/christbecause)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [9 December 2020 16:00 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-to-distribute-funds-back-from-yearn/8291 "2020-12-09T16:00:27Z")
Summary Realised that Yearn Deployer received funds. https://etherscan.io/tx/0x99c1c807590fc64230653550cb396851c570782941f51d5ce151b2d53c9a7876 Is this meant for Yearn? It does seem like it’s from Uniswap. To distribute… --- ## [\[Proposal\] Spider Lair that meets specifications](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-spider-lair-that-meets-specifications/8441)
**Author:** [@BigBoyLeverage](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/BigBoyLeverage)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2020 07:30 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/proposal-spider-lair-that-meets-specifications/8441 "2020-12-02T07:30:38Z")
Summary: Build a spiderweb(contract) and recruit spiders(keepers?) for moving would be liquidated leveraged positions of C.R.E.A.M. users and vault strategies into it for additional grace period. There is a spider queen… --- ## [Restructure fees and align incentives](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/restructure-fees-and-align-incentives/7548)
**Author:** [@banteg](https://gov.yearn.fi/u/banteg)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [30 November 2020 17:20 UTC](https://gov.yearn.fi/t/restructure-fees-and-align-incentives/7548 "2020-11-30T17:20:50Z")
Authors @banteg @fubuloubu @milkyklim @lehnberg @tracheopteryx Summary With Vaults v2 around the corner, it is a good time to analyze Yearn’s protocol-wide incentives and ensure they are aligned to produce the best poss… [Next page](https://gov.yearn.fi/c/proposals/finance/17.md?page=1)