This article explains how earning works on KAST, whether your assets remain accessible while earning rewards, and what you can and can’t do with your funds at the same time.
How Does KAST Earn Work?
KAST Earn lets you deposit USD into the Gauntlet USD Alpha vault, a DeFi yield strategy curated by Gauntlet’s quantitative risk team.
Once deposited, your USD is automatically deployed across top-tier DeFi protocols to capture the best risk-adjusted yields available. The strategy adapts dynamically to market conditions, which means yields can change over time.
This is part of KAST’s approach to Savings 2.0—earning on your money without traditional bank lockups.
Can I Use My Assets While Earning?
Your USD deposited into KAST Earn is actively earning and not available for spending at the same time.
However, your funds are not locked. You can withdraw them back to your KAST Spending Account whenever you want and immediately use them for:
- Card spending
- Transfers or payouts
- Other KAST features
Earning pauses only when you withdraw from the vault.
Can I Withdraw My Funds Anytime?
Yes. There are no time locks on KAST Earn deposits, and you can request a withdrawal whenever you need access to your funds.
When you withdraw, funds move from your Earn vault back to your USD virtual account, where they can be spent or transferred.
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Once withdrawn, your funds are immediately available for use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my funds locked while earning on KAST?
No. Your funds are not time-locked. You can withdraw them at any time from the vault back to your Spending Account.
Can I spend funds directly from KAST Earn?
No. Funds must be withdrawn from KAST Earn before they can be spent. Once withdrawn, they’re immediately usable.
How do I see my earnings?
Your earnings are reflected in the value of your Vault Shares. You can view this directly in the Earn section of the KAST app.
Is the APY guaranteed?
No. The APY is variable and depends on market conditions and strategy performance.
Who controls the strategy?
The Gauntlet USD Alpha vault is curated and risk-managed by Gauntlet’s quantitative team, using institutional-grade controls.