Tether and Circle are profiting from high-interest rates while stablecoin holders receive no returns, leading to a growing demand for yield-sharing options. New platforms like M^0 and Agora are emerging to allow stablecoin infrastructure that routes yield to users, highlighting a shift in the stablecoin market towards real-world applications. As competition increases, traditional stablecoin issuers may face pressure to adapt or risk losing users to alternatives.

The article explores the evolution of onchain yield in decentralized finance (DeFi), detailing various strategies for generating yield from blockchain-based assets. It categorizes these strategies based on their complexity, risk, and underlying assets, while also highlighting the distinction between yield-bearing and non-yield-bearing stablecoins. Additionally, it emphasizes the significant opportunity cost for holders of non-yield-bearing stablecoins in the current market landscape.