🐟 DeFiTuna Yield Faming Guide to Leveraged DeFi on Solana

Introduction: Yield Farming & the Icarus Parallel

Every DeFi user dreams of higher APRs—the chance to fly higher than the rest. On Solana, with its speed and low fees, that dream feels possible. But leverage makes it even more tempting, this is where DEFITUNA comes in: just like Icarus, who built wings to soar toward the sun, LPs can multiply their exposure and chase extraordinary return with leverage. The challenge? Flying high enough to capture the rewards—without melting your wings.

1. Solana’s DeFi Landscape – Setting the Stage

Before you can fly, you need a sky.

Solana provides that vast expanse. With lightning-fast block times and ultra-low fees, it has become the natural launchpad for capital-efficient protocols like DeFiTuna.

Solana’s Current DeFi Metrics:

• Q2 2025 TVL: $8.6B (+30% QoQ)

• Ranked: #2 after Ethereum

• July 2025 TVL: ~$14.18B (6-month high)

2. Value Thesis and Capabilities

To fly efficiently, you need the right tools.