Introduction
Edge Pools (ERC-4626) – Asset-specific tokenized vaults where users deposit a single stablecoin (e.g., USDC or USDT) and receive an LP token representing their stake in that pool.
csUSD Vault (ERC-7575) – Multi-asset tokenized vault where users deposit supported stablecoins (initially USDC and USDT) and receive csUSD, a single yield-bearing share token backed by multiple assets.
csLYD Vault (ERC-7575) – Represents a new class of onchain strategy vaults where users deposit supported stablecoins (USDC, USDT, and others) and receive csLYD — a yield-bearing share token backed by actively managed onchain strategies executed by institutional-grade asset managers.
All three product lines operate on the same cSigma institutional lending backend, allocating funds to vetted institutional borrowers and onchain asset managers to generate yield. Users can choose the product that aligns with their preferences for asset exposure, diversification, and strategy type.
While csUSD focuses on a dynamic blend of institutional, RWA and onchain yield, csLYD extends the platform to only onchain yield strategies, enabling users to earn DeFi-native returns with institutional-level risk management.
Feature
Edge Pools
csUSD Vault
csLYD Vault
Vault Type
ERC-4626
ERC-7575
ERC-7575
Asset Type
Single stablecoin (USDC/USDT)
Multi-stablecoin (USDC + USDT)
Multi-stablecoin (USDC, USDT)
Yield Source
Institutional borrowers
Institutional + RWA lending + onchain Yield strategies.
Onchain yield strategies (DeFi, delta-neutral, liquidity, etc.)
Exposure Type
Single-asset
Diversified credit
Active onchain strategy
Risk Profile
Low (single borrower exposure)
Moderate (diversified borrowers)
Moderate (strategy-based)
Ideal For
Users seeking stable, asset-specific yields
Users seeking diversified institutional yield + onchain yield
Users seeking managed onchain yield strategies
Token Received
LP Token
csUSD
csLYD
Edge Pools remain ideal for users who prefer single-asset exposure, while the csUSD Vault offers diversified exposure of RWA and onchain yield with a single share token. The csLYD Vault complements both by providing access to managed, onchain yield strategies within the same trusted institutional framework.
By maintaining all three products, cSigma Edge allows users to select the yield structure that best fits their goals — from stable institutional lending to diversified vault exposure and advanced onchain strategies — all within a unified and intuitive interface for deposits, withdrawals, and tracking returns.
Edge is a decentralized application (dApp) by cSigma Finance that bridges institutional lending and DeFi, allowing users to earn real, sustainable yields. Built on cSigma’s secure smart contract infrastructure, Edge provides two parallel ways for users to participate in its lending ecosystem:
Edge Pools (ERC-4626) – Asset-specific tokenized vaults where users deposit a single stablecoin (e.g., USDC or USDT) and receive an LP token representing their stake in that pool.
csUSD Vault (ERC-7575) – Launching in the first week of September 2025, this is a multi-asset tokenized vault where users deposit supported stablecoins (initially USDC and USDT) and receive csUSD, a single yield-bearing share token backed by multiple assets.
Both product lines operate on the same institutional lending backend, allocating funds to vetted institutional borrowers to generate yield. Users can choose the product that aligns with their preferences for asset exposure and diversification.
Why We Are Launching csUSD
While Edge Pools have successfully given users access to institutional lending yields, each pool operates independently. This means users who want exposure to multiple stablecoins must deposit into multiple pools, manage separate LP tokens, and track yields for each one.
csUSD solves this problem by:
Simplifying portfolio management – One deposit, one token, diversified exposure.
Reducing user overhead – No need to manage multiple LP tokens or rebalance across pools.
Providing built-in diversification – Backed by multiple stablecoins, reducing single-asset risk.
Streamlining yield – All yield is reflected in the value of csUSD without juggling multiple positions.
Key Differences Between Edge Pools and csUSD Vault
Feature
Edge Pools (ERC-4626)
csUSD Vault (ERC-7575)
Token Type
Pool-specific LP token
Unified csUSD share token
Asset Backing
Single asset per pool
Multiple stablecoins
Diversification
No – exposure to one stablecoin
Yes – diversified across multiple stablecoins
User Deposits
Directly into chosen pool
Into unified multi-asset vault
Withdrawals / Redemptions
Burn LP tokens for underlying asset
Redeem csUSD for USDC or USDT
Oracle
Pool-specific price feed and AUM tracking
Multi-asset oracle with per-token pricing
Cross-Chain Support
Yes
Yes
Standard
ERC-4626 (Tokenized Vault Standard)
ERC-7575 (Multi-Asset Vault Standard)
Why Both Products Exist
Edge Pools remain ideal for users who prefer single-asset exposure, while the csUSD Vault offers diversified exposure with a single share token. By maintaining both products, Edge allows users to select the yield strategy and asset structure that best meets their needs, all from the same platform.
Both options are accessible directly in the Edge dApp, with a unified, intuitive interface for deposits, withdrawals/redemptions, and tracking returns.
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