CTUSD — 12.33% APY Staking Pool

The CTUSD pool on Merkl (Citrea) currently yields 12.33% APY with $624.4K in total value locked. Deposit your CTUSD, GUSD and earn passive DeFi yield — no KYC, no lockup, self-custodied.

By APY Hub · Reviewed by Ankit Sharma · Last reviewed: July 2026 · Data: DeFiLlama · Updated every 4h

APY data sourced from DeFiLlama. Not financial advice — verify rates before depositing.

Pool Statistics

APY & TVL History

Historical APY and TVL data for CTUSD, sourced from the DeFiLlama API. Use the charts to assess whether the current yield is a recent spike or a sustained rate. Sudden APY jumps often indicate new incentive programs — verify whether they are ongoing before making deposit decisions.

About CTUSD

The CTUSD pool is a decentralized yield-generating position managed by the Merkl protocol on the Citrea blockchain. Depositors provide CTUSD, GUSD liquidity and receive a share of the fees and rewards generated by pool activity — with no intermediaries, no KYC, and full on-chain transparency.

With 12.33% APY and $624.4K in total value locked, this pool represents an active liquidity opportunities in the Citrea DeFi ecosystem. The TVL figure reflects real user confidence — every dollar locked is a deposit from someone who chose this pool over thousands of alternatives.

How This Pool Generates Yield

Yield in CTUSD comes from protocol fees and on-chain activity. This fee-based yield is more sustainable than token-emission models since it directly reflects real economic activity through the pool.

Unlike centralized staking on exchanges, your deposit in CTUSD is secured by Merkl's open-source smart contracts on Citrea. You can verify the exact contract addresses, see every transaction in the pool, and withdraw your position at any time without requiring anyone's permission.

Who Should Use CTUSD?

This pool suits investors who already hold CTUSD, GUSD and want to put those assets to work beyond simply holding. As a stablecoin pool, it offers yield without price volatility risk on the principal — ideal for conservative DeFi participants.

How to Stake CTUSD, GUSD in Merkl

Follow these steps to start earning 12.33% APY in the CTUSD pool. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes for first-time DeFi users.

Step 1: Buy CTUSD, GUSD

Purchase CTUSD, GUSD on Bybit, BINGX, or MEXC. Choose the Citrea network for withdrawal to avoid bridging fees. Confirm the network before completing the transfer.

Step 2: Set Up a Wallet

Install MetaMask or use a Ledger hardware wallet. Add the Citrea network if it is not detected automatically. Never store your seed phrase digitally.

Step 3: Get Citrea for Gas

Buy a small amount of Citrea's native token to pay transaction fees — usually $1–10 worth is sufficient for several transactions.

Step 4: Connect to Merkl

Visit the official Merkl app. Bookmark the URL directly. Never click links from DMs, social media, or email — phishing sites mimic real protocols exactly.

Step 5: Approve and Deposit

Approve the token spend in your wallet, then confirm the deposit transaction. Yield begins accruing in the next block after confirmation.

Step 6: Track and Harvest

Check your position regularly. Some pools require manual reward claims — harvest and reinvest to compound your 12.33% APY over time.

Gas Costs and Break-Even

On Citrea, expect to spend approximately $2–$30 in gas for the deposit and withdrawal transactions combined. At 12.33% APY, a $14804 deposit recovers ~$35 in gas within a week (≈ $5/day in yield). Scale your position accordingly — smaller deposits are better suited to low-fee chains.

Risk Assessment — CTUSD

Every DeFi investment involves risk. Key risks for this pool:

• Smart Contract Risk — All DeFi protocols carry smart contract risk. Verify Merkl's audit history and bug bounty program before depositing.
• Liquidity Risk — Lower TVL means larger deposits may face slippage. Check pool depth before depositing.
• Impermanent Loss — Single-asset or stablecoin pool — impermanent loss risk is minimal or non-existent for this pool type.
• Asset Price Risk — Stablecoin pool — principal value is stable regardless of broader crypto market moves.
• Protocol Risk — Review Merkl's documentation, audit reports, and community reputation before committing large positions.

Frequently Asked Questions