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KAST Launches Gauntlet-Powered Earn Product Offering 4-9% APY to its 500K+ Users
The partnership aims to bring risk-managed, on-chain DeFi yields to a global user base via a simplified neobank interface.
January 22, 2026
KAST, a stablecoin neobank, introduced "KAST Earn," offering a 4-9% variable APY on USD deposits to its 500,000+ users.
The product is powered by crypto risk manager Gauntlet's on-chain "USD Alpha vault" to generate yield.
The service is designed for accessibility, featuring no lockups or fees and aiming to simplify user access to DeFi yields.
KAST has launched KAST Earn, a new tool enabling users to earn variable yields on their USD deposits through onchain lending protocols. The feature, announced yesterday, emphasizes user control and flexibility, positioning itself as a way for idle funds to grow without the need for constant oversight.
KAST Earn operates by allowing users to deposit USD into the Gauntlet USD Alpha vault, a risk-optimized onchain system designed for sustainable returns. According to the company's release, funds remain fully accessible, with no lockup periods—users can deposit or withdraw at any time. This setup keeps everything 100% onchain, ensuring users maintain custody via their smart wallets.
The vault is powered by Gauntlet, a veteran in crypto risk management with eight years of experience in quantitative DeFi strategies. Gauntlet's models actively deploy capital across top-tier DeFi lending protocols, rebalancing as market conditions evolve to prioritize long-term, risk-adjusted performance over fleeting incentives. As of the launch announcement, the vault boasts $73.8 million in total value locked (TVL) and offers a variable annual percentage yield (APY) ranging from 4% to 9%, which fluctuates based on real-time market dynamics.
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