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Nucleus
Nucleus
-Yield Aggregator
Audited
DeFiLlama Yield Aggregator·$39M TVL·+0.01% 1h·-9.82% 24h·+75.74% 7d·4 chains

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About Nucleus

Nucleus is the default yield provider for networks. Nucleus stands to revolutionize the way users interact with networks by removing the opportunity costs of exploring new ecosystems via embedding yield for all users at the network layer.

Description sourced from DeFiLlama's protocol metadata; teams submit their own copy when listing.

Security & Audits

Audited by external firms
2 audits
Audit reports
github.com/Ion-Protocol/nucleus-boring-vault/tree/master/audit

Nucleus Timeline

Major events flagged by the DeFiLlama community — protocol launches, exploits, governance changes, and incentive programs.

  1. Dec 11, 2024
    Listed on DeFiLlama
  2. Dec 19, 2025
    Nucleus protocol deprecated

Protocol Profile

Nucleus is a Yield Aggregator — a decentralised exchange where users swap assets against on-chain liquidity pools rather than a central order book. It is deployed across 4 chains, including Plume Mainnet, Ethereum, Swellchain, Arbitrum. The codebase has been independently audited (1 report on file). DeFiLlama tracks 1 historical event for this protocol since 2025.

TVL Distribution by Chain

TVL spans 4 chains across the deployment. See the breakdown below for per-chain values.

Plume Mainnet
$30.4M(78.1%)
Ethereum
$8.2M(21.0%)
Swellchain
$367.2K(0.9%)
Arbitrum
$0(0.0%)

Supported Chains

Plume Mainnet Ethereum Swellchain Arbitrum

Protocol Footprint

Nucleus operates on 4 networks (Plume Mainnet, Ethereum, Swellchain, Arbitrum), keeping its surface area narrower than chain-agnostic peers. Roughly 100% of its on-chain value sits on just three networks (Plume Mainnet, Ethereum, Swellchain), so a fault on any one of them would affect a large slice of users. Only one audit report is currently listed; users should weigh that against the protocol's TVL before depositing significant amounts.

Official Resources & Links

Verified external resources for Nucleus — use these to read the source code, follow governance discussions, or cross-check on-chain data against the original team's channels.

Project Website
nucleusearn.io
Twitter / X — @nucleusearn
twitter.com

Other Yield Aggregator protocols on Mantapex

Nucleus is one of 7 Yield Aggregator protocols Mantapex tracks in this category. Direct peers ranked by total value locked include CIAN Yield Layer, Yearn Finance, Fluid Lite, and 3 more. These peer protocols collectively secure $1.2B in deposits, giving you a frame of reference for whether Nucleus's own TVL is at the top, middle, or tail of the category.

CIAN Yield Layer
CIAN Yield Layer
TVL $382.1M · 24h +6.83%
Yearn Finance
Yearn Finance
TVL $262.2M · 24h +1.32%
Fluid Lite
Fluid Lite
TVL $180.1M · 24h +0.74%
Beefy
Beefy
TVL $153.3M · 24h +0.77%
Lulo
Lulo
TVL $97.1M · 24h +0.54%
YO Protocol
YO Protocol
TVL $78.3M · 24h +0.84%
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Related protocols

Other DeFi protocols connected to Nucleus by category, deployment chain, or shared codebase lineage — useful for comparing TVL, fee models, or audit posture across direct peers.

Risk Warning

DeFi protocols carry inherent risks including smart contract vulnerabilities, liquidity risks, and potential loss of funds. Always do your own research before investing.

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