Harvest Finance Partners with PistachioFi for Permissionless Yield Integration

Harvest Finance is developing a new strategy type based on Aerodrome Finance's architecture. The team reports that early laboratory testing shows **quietly impressive results**. This exploration builds on previous observations from Klima, which found Aerodrome's model to be **transformative** for protocol liquidity management and a core component of their long-term strategy. The new strategy aims to deliver **high efficiency** to Harvest users, though specific details about implementation timeline or mechanics have not been disclosed. The development represents Harvest's continued effort to expand its automated yield farming capabilities beyond current offerings.

Harvest Finance has developed a new yield strategy built on Aave, delivering **6.89% annualized returns** using cbETH as the entry/exit asset. **Key highlights:** - Pure performance-based returns with no additional token rewards - Strategy developed and tested throughout Q1 2026 - Set to launch soon for users This approach focuses on sustainable yields through Aave's lending protocols, offering a straightforward way to earn returns on cbETH holdings without relying on incentive tokens. The strategy represents Harvest's continued focus on building flexible, automated yield farming solutions that work across major DeFi protocols.

**40acres Finance** sees explosive growth as their **Autocompounder reaches 648 wallets** - a **100% increase** in just one week. The USDC-based farming tool on **Base network** has doubled from 300+ users, showing strong adoption momentum. - Platform offers **auto-harvested OP Rewards** - Built on Base blockchain for USDC farming - Growth accelerated from previous week's milestone The rapid user acquisition suggests growing interest in **automated yield farming** solutions as DeFi users seek passive income strategies.

**Harvest Finance has completed distributing receipt tokens** to users affected by the November 2025 liquidity crisis involving Silo, Stream Finance, and StablesLabs. **Key developments:** - Users now hold **bUSDC-127** and **Varlamore USDC Growth** tokens directly in their wallets - Tokens are visible in portfolio trackers like **DeBank** under the Silo section - Receipt tokens represent users' share of underlying USDC positions on Silo protocol **Two recovery paths available:** 1. **Direct control** - Users can manage positions directly through Silo once liquidity improves 2. **Registry inclusion** - Harvest vault contracts are listed in [Silo Labs' official registry](https://silofinance.medium.com/registry-of-lenders-impacted-by-stream-and-stable-labs-incidents-19c6b1f13a5b) If Stream Finance or Stable Labs provide restitution through the registry, **proceeds will be distributed to users** according to Harvest's [published framework](https://github.com/harvestfi/silo-share-distributions/blob/main/harvest-silo-share-distributions.pdf). **Distribution transactions** were executed in batches for both Harvest vault users and Autopilot users, with all transaction links provided for transparency. Harvest continues monitoring official communications from affected protocols and will share verified updates as they become available.