Earn yield on USDC on OP Mainnet
The best USDC yield on OP Mainnet right now is 13.5% on Uniswap V3. We track 15 live pools across staking, lending, and LP — ranked by yield.
Stablecoin pegged to the US dollar — low volatility, yield-bearing in lending. Layer-2 on Ethereum — one of the original optimistic rollups.
Best yield
13.50%
Median yield
4.01%
Live pools
15
Total pool size
$29 M
Ranked by yield
Where to earn USDC on OP Mainnet
| Pool | Protocol | Type | Yield | Pool size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| uniswap-v3 - USDC-WETH USDC | Uniswap V3 | Lp | 13.50% | $5.2 M |
| velodrome-v2 - USDC-MSUSD USDC | Velodrome V2 | Lp | 13.13% | $1.2 M |
| velodrome-v3 - USDC-WETH USDC | Velodrome V3 | Lp | 6.96% | $3.3 M |
| velodrome-v2 - USDC-ALUSD USDC | Velodrome V2 | Lp | 5.04% | $1.6 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 4.13% | $1.6 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 4.07% | $1.6 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 4.07% | $1.6 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 4.01% | $1.6 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 3.92% | $1.6 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 3.91% | $1.6 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 3.90% | $1.6 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 3.89% | $1.6 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 3.88% | $1.6 M |
| aave-v3 - USDC USDC | Aave V3 | Lending | 2.73% | $2.4 M |
| exactly - USDC USDC | Exactly | Lending | 0.98% | $1.6 M |
Updated 11 minutes ago
Frequently asked
USDC on OP Mainnet — common questions
Is earning yield on USDC on OP Mainnet safe? +
Every pool carries smart-contract risk. LP and lending pools layer on impermanent loss, liquidation, or oracle risk depending on the type. Stick with audited protocols, large TVL, and rates close to the median — outliers usually carry hidden risk.
How do I get USDC onto OP Mainnet? +
Most users bridge from a major exchange or use a chain-native bridge. Always test with a small amount first. Bridge fees + gas can be significant for small deposits — check the math before moving anything under $200.
What's the highest USDC yield on OP Mainnet? +
Right now Uniswap V3 pays roughly 13.5% APY — the top of our ranking. Higher published rates exist on smaller pools, but those usually fail the size + sanity filter we apply.
How are these yields calculated? +
Each yield combines base rewards plus any incentive token rewards, annualised. Rates fluctuate daily. We refresh hourly and only show pools above $1M TVL with rates between 0.01% and 30% to filter out scams and stale data.