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Getting Started

Sprout is the easiest way for everyday users to earn smart, personalised, risk-adjusted yield on their crypto. We simplify complex DeFi strategies into transparent, self-custody portfolios designed to match your risk profile and your investment goals.
Sprout is developed by a team of data scientists and infrastructure specialists with experience at Amazon, Microsoft, Capco, and Native - bringing deep expertise in building scalable consumer crypto products.
Our closed beta is now live. Get referred or join the waitlist to gain access. Sprout’s open beta launch date hasn’t been announced yet. Follow us on X to stay updated.
No, there is no minimum deposit required.
Currently, Sprout supports USDC (USD Coin) deposits only. Additional stablecoins will be added in the future.
Currently, Sprout supports deposits on Base. We’re planning to support additional networks soon.

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How It Works

Your initial risk score comes from a questionnaire about your financial goals, time horizon, and comfort with volatility. Over time, Sprout’s behavioral learning engine observes your actual actions—how you respond to market movements, when you add funds, and how you interact with your portfolio—to refine your score and optimize your strategy.
You can adjust your risk profile at anytime in Settings. Your strategy will automatically rebalance to match your new preferences within 48-72 hours.
Sprout personalizes your yield strategy based on your actual behavior and goals, not just a one-size-fits-all vault. Our behavioral learning engine adapts over time, ensuring your strategy evolves with you. We believe in building all-weather portfolios designed to earn steadily through both bull and bear markets, no matter the market conditions.
Sprout partners with leading DeFi protocols across multiple blockchains. Our Smart Yield Router automatically allocates and rebalances deposits into the best opportunities for each risk profile, so you don’t have to chase APYs across DeFi yourself.
Sprout allocates across vetted DeFi protocols including Resolv RLP, Edgex eLP, Hyperliquid HLP, Gauntlet USD Prime, Aave, Morpho, Jupiter, and Kamino. We only connect to vetted, audited protocols, diversified across multiple chains to reduce risk. Our protocol allocations are updated based on market conditions, and all positions can be tracked in real-time via our transparency dashboard.

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Earning & Returns

Earnings start accruing immediately after your deposit is allocated to yield strategies, typically within 48-72 hours. You’ll see your balance update daily as yields compound automatically.
Some protocols update their earnings on an hourly timeframe and some are daily. In any case you’ll see your balance grow in real-time as yields compound automatically.
APY is estimated and variable. DeFi yields fluctuate based on market conditions, protocol demand, and strategy performance. We display current rates and historical averages to help you understand expected returns. Note: Potential rewards earned from Sprout points are not included in APY calculations.
Yes, in rare cases. Temporary negative yields can occur due to bridging and transaction fees on day one or brief market drawdowns (1-2% max) in strategies like Hyperliquid and Edgex. These are short-term fluctuations—long-term expected returns remain positive.
Yes. Our transparency dashboard shows real-time allocation across all protocols, current APYs, and your complete position breakdown. Full visibility into where your funds are working and how they’re performing.

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Risk & Safety

No. Your risk score reflects your comfort with APY fluctuations, not the risk of losing funds. A score of 90 means you’re comfortable with higher APY variance to maximize returns—some days you might earn 8%, other days 25%.
Not at all. A higher risk score simply means you’re comfortable with more APY volatility in exchange for potentially higher long-term returns. It’s about matching your yield strategy to your emotional comfort with daily variance, not about being “risky” with your capital.
Yes. A score of 30 (Steady) means consistent, predictable APY with minimal fluctuations. A score of 60 (Balanced) introduces moderate variance to capture more opportunities. A score of 90 (Opportunistic) embraces significant APY swings to maximize yield optimization. The difference is in your daily experience, not safety.
Worst-case scenarios include temporary drawdowns (typically 1-2% max) during volatile market conditions, or negative yield on day one due to bridging and transaction fees. These are temporary—overall expected returns remain strongly positive.Sprout takes risk management seriously: we conduct comprehensive due diligence on every protocol from both a business and technical perspective, continuously monitor on-chain liquidity and only allocate to audited protocols with proven track records. Our multi-layered approach to safety means diversification across chains, real-time risk monitoring, and immediate rebalancing when risk signals emerge.
All DeFi comes with some level of risk, even with stablecoins. These can include liquidity shifts, protocol upgrades, depegs, or smart contract bugs. At Sprout, minimizing that risk is our priority. Our Yield Router continuously monitors strategies across multiple chains, automatically reallocates when conditions change, and matches each portfolio to the right risk profile.
We’re exploring options with insurance vendors and considering an in-house insurance fund, where a portion of our revenue would be allocated to protect users. Updates will be shared as these plans are finalized.

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Deposits & Withdrawals

Sprout has no lockup periods. You can withdraw anytime, though withdrawals typically take 48-72 hours to process. If your funds have been allocated to protocols like Hyperliquid and EdgeX, then in this case, there is a 2-4 day lock period at the initial deposit date.
Navigate to your dashboard, select “Withdraw,” choose the amount, and confirm. Withdrawals are processed within 48-72 hours. Some protocols like Hyperliquid and EdgeX require a 2-4 day lock period at the initial deposit date.
Currently, there are no deposit, withdrawal, or platform fees. You’ll only pay standard Base network gas fees (typically very low). Future fee structures will be announced in advance.

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Account & Settings

Visit the Sprout app and sign up using email, Apple account, Google account, or connect an existing wallet (all Base-compatible wallets supported). No KYC required.
Navigate to Settings → Security → Enable 2FA. Choose your authentication method (authenticator app recommended) and follow the setup instructions. Save your backup codes in a secure location.

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Support & Community

  • Discord: Official community server (best for quick questions)
  • Email: support@sprout.fi
  • Documentation: docs.sprout.fi
  • In-app: Help button for common questions
  • Critical security issues: Under 1 hour response
  • Account issues: Within 24 hours
  • General support: Within 48 hours
Last Updated: March 2025