How Mero works

Mero is a yield optimizer that deploys liquidity to asset-based strategies. Users can register their liquidity provider (LP) tokens for actions. Registered liquidity will continue to earn yield and MERO rewards until needed elsewhere. Liquidity pools on Mero are isolated and asset specific, which means each supported asset has its own pool. This allows Mero to deploy pooled assets to optimal yield strategies. Each pool has a required reserve ratio. This represents the ratio of assets that are idle and not being utilized for a yield farming strategy. Specific reserve ratios are selected to optimize gas efficiency and top-up solvency. The ratio of assets in a pool that is deployed to a yield strategy represents the target allocation factor. Each pool has its own strategy that is designed by a strategist. The goal of a strategy is to maximize the returns of a selected pool's asset. In return, the strategist for a Mero pool receives a share of the pool's earned yield. Part of the strategy profits will also go to MERO token holders (when the governance token is launched). The user funds deposited earn compounded yield over time from strategy profits and platform fees. This accrues to the LP token over time as it appreciates in value. Mero also enables users to autonomously increase the efficiency of their assets by registering on-chain actions. These actions make the LP tokens reactive via customizable market conditions. For example, a user can have a preset condition to automatically top up an overcollateralized loan if it nears liquidation levels. In this case, the LP tokens will continue to earn yield until the pre-defined user condition is met. At this point, a portion of their liquidity will shift from Mero to where it is needed. To execute these actions autonomously, Mero relies on an off-chain network of bots called Keepers. Any individual can run a Keeper bot to earn protocol fees and MERO emissions.

How Mero makes money

Mero charges performance fees for yield aggregation and action fees for liquidity delegation. The protocol collects a performance fee on strategy profits that is split between the strategist, MERO token holders, and the vault reserve. The vault reserve is an insurance fund that will be accessed if a strategy results in a significant loss. Whenever an action is performed successfully, a small fee is charged on delegated liquidity. This fee is split between the LPs of the Mero-specific pool, MERO token holders, and the Keeper bot that executed the action.

How you make money on Mero

You can earn yield by depositing your assets into a single-sided asset pool. In the future, when the MERO governance token is launched, stakers will be able to earn a portion of platform revenue.