Yearn.finance (YFI) remains at the cutting edge of DeFi yield generation, with developers constantly deploying new strategies to navigate the current low-volatility environment. Today, YFI is trading with low volume but high unit price, characteristic of its low supply tokenomics. The protocol is pivoting towards more complex 'volatility vaults' and real-world asset strategies to sustain yields for depositors as simple lending rates compress. The YFI token, often used as a gauge for 'DeFi 1.0' sentiment, is currently consolidating. The 'buyback and build' model adopted by the project means that excess revenue is used to repurchase YFI from the open market, providing constant buy pressure. However, the complexity of the platform remains a barrier to entry for retail users. Analysts are monitoring the Total Value Locked (TVL) in Yearn's V3 vaults; a significant increase there could signal the start of a new growth phase for the aggregator and its governance token.