FAQ

Quick answers to the most common questions about using Nest.

Is Nest non-custodial?

Yes. Nest is 100% non-custodial—you remain in control of your funds at all times. Vaults are fully onchain smart contracts, and Nest never has access to your assets.

How does Nest generate yield?

Vaults allocate your stablecoins into real-world, regulated financial assets, such as:

U.S. Treasuries
Floating-rate loan ETFs
Private credit and receivables
Delta-neutral crypto strategies

Yield accrues automatically and is reflected in the increasing value of your vault tokens.

How quickly can I redeem my funds?

It depends on the vault:

Some offer instant or near-instant liquidity.
Others may take several days to settle based on asset redemption timelines.

You’ll always see the estimated wait time before redeeming. Assets continue earning yield during the redemption period.

Learn more about vault liquidity

What is a vault token?

A vault token is an ERC-20 token you receive when depositing into a Nest vault. Its value increases over time as the vault earns yield. You can:

Hold it to passively earn
Redeem it for stablecoins
Use it in DeFi integrations (e.g., as collateral)

Who can access Nest?

Nest is globally available to most users, except those in restricted jurisdictions due to sanctions or regulatory requirements.

Compliance is enforced onchain using Plume’s AML screening system.

View restricted countries list

Do I need to KYC?

No. Nest uses onchain AML screening—you don’t need to provide personal information or complete KYC.

All wallet interactions are automatically screened without compromising user privacy.

Plume is underlying onchain infrastructure that powers Nest and enforces AML rules onchain.

Learn more about Plume

Are the smart contracts audited?

Yes. All vaults are built on audited BoringVault smart contracts, with multiple rounds of third-party reviews.

See audit history

How do I verify vault holdings?

Visit the Nest App for real-time vault data, including:

Asset composition
APY trends
Risk assessments
Redemption timelines

Go to Nest

Where can I get help?

For app support or vault-specific questions, chat with us on Discord
Follow us on Twitter for news & updates
For dev-related questions, check out the Developer Docs

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