Hyperithm Joins Lazy Summer—Smarter USDC Yields, No Extra Work


If you’ve been keeping an eye on Lazy Summer’s USDC lower risk vault, you might want to take another look, because it’s got a major upgrade.
Say hello to Hyperithm USDC, a fresh strategy now live and automatically integrated into Lazy Summer’s Mainnet vault.
What’s the big deal?
Well, Hyperithm isn’t your average DeFi yield source. It’s an institutional-grade lending strategy built on Morpho Blue, and it’s run by Hyperithm, a heavyweight allocator known for its tight risk controls and data-driven capital deployment.
So, what’s actually happening?
Lazy Summer is known for blending high-quality strategies into one vault, letting you earn yield without the usual DeFi juggling. With Hyperithm USDC added to the mix, you’re now getting:
- Curated market access – Hyperithm only lends in carefully whitelisted markets with solid borrowers.
- Higher yield potential – Their algorithm scans Morpho Blue for the most efficient lending opportunities.
- AI-powered vaults – Lazy Summer keepers move capital into Hyperithm when it’s outperforming and out when it’s not.
You don’t lift a finger. The vault does all the heavy lifting.
Let’s talk numbers
Here’s how Hyperithm stacks up:
Holding USDC in your wallet? **0.00%
**
USDC in Aave? Around **3.69%
**
Hyperithm USDC? 7.68% (30d APY)
- Lazy Summer USDC Vault (now including Hyperithm)? 6.53% (blended yield)
That’s pretty competitive, especially considering it’s a lower risk vault. You're earning solid, risk-managed returns backed by institutional strategies.
But isn’t managing yield a pain?
Usually, yes.
If you’re DIY-ing it in DeFi, you’ve probably had to:
- Watch a bunch of dashboards
- Move funds constantly
- Try (and fail) to time better APYs
Lazy Summer takes that stress off your plate. Strategies are pre-vetted by experts, rebalanced by bots, and governed by the community. You even earn $SUMR rewards as a bonus.
How to get in
Getting started is easy:
Go to summer.fi
Pick the USDC Lower Risk (Mainnet) vault
- Deposit your USDC (or migrate with Vault Switch if you're coming from Aave, Compound, or Morpho)
- That’s it, you’re now passively earning from Hyperithm and other top low-risk strategies
Why users are paying attention
- Fully audited by ChainSecurity
- Risk managed by Block Analitica
- $2.3B+ in assets managed across the protocol
- No protocol-level losses… ever
Plus, you get on-chain performance tracking, full transparency, and governance rights with your SUMR rewards.
Bottom line? Lazy Summer just gave its most conservative vault a serious edge, and you don’t have to be an expert to benefit.
👉 Head to summer.fi and check out the USDC lower risk vault.
Let your USDC work smarter, not harder.
Subscribe to my newsletter
Read articles from Jennifer Owhor directly inside your inbox. Subscribe to the newsletter, and don't miss out.
Written by
