# 🛡️Aegis *Aegis is your shield in the world of DeFi. We have built a platform that allows you to grow your crypto assets securely and simply. Whether you want to lock your tokens for higher returns or keep them accessible for trading, Aegis has a strategy for you.* #### How It Works? Think of Aegis as a high tech savings account on the blockchain, but you are in full control. You never give your private keys to anyone. Instead, you deposit your tokens into a "Smart Vault" that automatically calculates and pays out your interest. We offer two main ways to earn: **1. 🔒 The Fixed Vault (Max Yield)** * Best for: Long-term holders who want guaranteed returns. * How it works: You agree to lock your tokens for a specific period (e.g., 30 days). In exchange for this commitment, the protocol offers you a higher, fixed Annual Percentage Yield (APY). * The Catch: You cannot withdraw your tokens until the timer runs out. It’s "forced holding" that pays you back. **2. 🌊 Flexible Mining (Max Freedom)** * Best for: Active traders and users who need liquidity. * How it works: Stake your tokens and start earning rewards immediately, second by second. * The Benefit: There are no locks. You can unstake your tokens and claim your rewards at any moment. If the market moves, you are free to move with it. #### Why Choose Aegis? * Non-Custodial: Your assets live in the smart contract, not in our pockets. Only your wallet can withdraw your funds. * Transparent: Every transaction, pool creation, and reward distribution is verifiable on the blockchain. * Verified: Our contracts are open-source and verified on the block explorer, meaning anyone can inspect the code that secures their funds. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.metuslabs.com/metus/dapps/aegis.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.