RealFi's USDr Stablecoin Yield Tops 12% Ahead of Ethereum Launch

RealFi Chief Business Officer Seny Orlov joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to break down the protocol's Cardano mainnet launch, which followed a public testnet that drew more than 3,000 verified wallets. Orlov explains the mechanics behind staked USDr, showing how the stablecoin earns yield from real-world assets rather than purely crypto-native strategies—and why that portfolio is currently producing an annualized yield of over 12%. The conversation then turns to demand. Orlov describes why family offices and trading firms are looking for a dollar that is both durable and usable in DeFi, a combination that has historically been difficult to find. He also details integrations with SundaeSwap and Strike, positioning USDr within a broader ecosystem of on-chain applications. With an Ethereum launch approaching, the interview offers a look at how RealFi is pitching real-world asset yield to institutional-adjacent investors and what the protocol sees as its competitive edge in a crowded stablecoin market.