Routine and risks β discipline as the core of the strategy
Monitoring schedule
The system is NOT passive, but it doesn't require constant attention either. Here's a structured routine:
Weekly (15 min)
- LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β APRAPRAnnual Percentage Rate β the annual interest rate WITHOUT compounding. 10% APR = +10% per year.Read the lesson β (7-day average)
- KaminoKaminoSolana lending protocol. In our strategy: SOL collateral to a USDC loan.Read the lesson β LTVLTVLoan-to-Value β the ratio of debt to collateral value. LTV 30% is considered safe. LTV 83%+ triggers liquidation.Read the lesson β position
- USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β balance (after options theta)
- Active LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β tier β where is it right now?
Monthly (30 min)
- LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β APRAPRAnnual Percentage Rate β the annual interest rate WITHOUT compounding. 10% APR = +10% per year.Read the lesson β trend β is it sustainable?
- HedgeHedgeProtection against losses. In our strategy: put options and put spreads.Read the lesson β ratio recalculation
- KaminoKaminoSolana lending protocol. In our strategy: SOL collateral to a USDC loan.Read the lesson β borrow vs supply spread
- Cumulative SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β accumulated
Every 90 days (1 hour)
- Mandatory options roll (30 DTEDTEDays To Expiry β the number of days left until an option expires.Read the lesson β trigger)
- Full structure review
- Strategy fitness β is it still working?
- Tax bookkeeping: reconcile the quarter's realizations β every SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β sale during a rotation, every LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β and options close is a taxable event (in Lithuania, personal income tax has been progressive since 2026-01-01, and CASPs report to the tax authority under DAC8). More detail in lesson 2-8
Ad-hoc triggers
Beyond the regular check-ins, these events call for immediate action:
| Trigger | Action |
|---|---|
| SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β Β±$5 from the active tier | Tier rotation |
| SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β = long leg strike | Evaluate an options roll |
| SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β = short leg strike | Full reset |
| SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β = 2x from start | Profit realization 25% |
| LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β APRAPRAnnual Percentage Rate β the annual interest rate WITHOUT compounding. 10% APR = +10% per year.Read the lesson β < 25% (2 wks) | PoolPoolA liquidity pool in a DEX protocol. Users swap tokens through the pool.Read the lesson β review |
| BorrowBorrowTaking a loan in a DeFi protocol against deposited collateral.Read the lesson β > 8% | Deleverage (cut debt and position size) |
Main risks
1. LP APR drops
Causes: falling pool volume, more competition, price sitting out of range for a long time.
Response:
- Check other fee tiers
- Consider another platform (OrcaOrcaA Solana DEX with concentrated liquidity (Whirlpool). The basis of our LP strategy on the Solana network.Read the lesson β β MeteoraMeteoraA Solana DLMM (bin-based) liquidity protocol. An alternative to Orca, with dynamic fees.Read the lesson β or vice versa)
- Narrow the range (higher concentration)
- If nothing helps β reduce LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β capital
2. Kamino rates blow out
Stress scenario: SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β supply 2%, USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β borrow 15% β the system's economics turn negative.
Trigger before you get there: borrow > 8% β deleverage.
Response:
- Cut LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β capital in half
- Repay half the borrow
- Keep the options hedge until expiry
- Wait for normalization
3. Smart contract risk
| Layer | Risk category |
|---|---|
| Kamino | LendingLendingLending/borrowing in DeFi. You deposit collateral and receive a loan in stablecoins.Read the lesson β exploit, oracle manipulation (price feed manipulation) |
| Orca/Meteora | AMMAMMAutomated Market Maker β an algorithm that lets tokens be swapped without an order book. Prices are set by a formula.Read the lesson β bug, pool drain |
| Deribit | CEXCEXCentralized Exchange β a centralized exchange (e.g. Nexo, Kraken, Binance). Requires KYC.Read the lesson β custody, sanctions, insolvency |
Mitigation: no more than 30% of the portfolio in this strategy.
4. IV spike
During a SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β crash, IVIVImplied Volatility β the volatility the market expects. SOL IV is roughly 70-80%.Read the lesson β jumps β options get priced well above intrinsic value.
- Working in your favor: if you need a hedge β a vega bonus (option value rises with volatility)
- What to factor in: a mid-cycle roll gets more expensive
Response: don't cling too rigidly to the schedule. If IVIVImplied Volatility β the volatility the market expects. SOL IV is roughly 70-80%.Read the lesson β > 100 β let the position run and wait for normalization.
5. Network and oracle risk
All the risks above quietly assume one thing: that you will be able to execute the trigger. You won't always be able to.
- The network can be unreachable. On 2026-08-12 a BGP misconfiguration at a single hosting provider took ~28.8% of SolanaSolanaA fast blockchain (under 1s, gas under $0.01). Home to the Kamino, Orca and Meteora ecosystem.Read the lesson β SOL stake offline. During an outage you could execute neither a rotation nor a full reset. That is why a 50% LTVLTVLoan-to-Value β the ratio of debt to collateral value. LTV 30% is considered safe. LTV 83%+ triggers liquidation.Read the lesson β target (rather than 65%) is a requirement, not conservatism.
- Your liquidation price comes from an oracle, not from the exchange chart. On 2026-03-10 an AaveAaveEthereum lending protocol (v3). In our strategy: ETH collateral to a USDC loan.Read the lesson β ETH CAPO configuration error liquidated ~$27M of positions with the market barely moving.
- The biggest 2026 losses came through governance, not code. Drift SOL lost ~$285M in 2026-04 when admin keys were taken over β the code was never broken. AuditedAuditAn independent security review of smart-contract code. Not a guarantee, but it reduces risk.Read the lesson β does not mean safe.
- Kamino SOL Lend V2 is not one market but ~40, with different curators and parameters. Check the liqLTV and max LTVLTVLoan-to-Value β the ratio of debt to collateral value. LTV 30% is considered safe. LTV 83%+ triggers liquidation.Read the lesson β in the market where you opened your position (as of 2026-09, SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β collateral liqLTV in the main market is 75%).
12-month practical example
Start (M0):
- 80 SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β @ $85 = $6,800
- $3,400 debt, 50% LTVLTVLoan-to-Value β the ratio of debt to collateral value. LTV 30% is considered safe. LTV 83%+ triggers liquidation.Read the lesson β
- LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β: $75β80 / $80β85 / $85β90
- OptionsOptionA financial contract that grants the right (but not the obligation) to buy or sell at a set price.Read the lesson β: 10Γ $90/$70 PUT spread
It matters where the gain actually comes from. LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β fees arrive in two currencies and must not be counted twice. Using the 7-2 assumptions: LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β fees ~$2.85/d (of which ~$1.42/d in USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β and ~$1.43/d in SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β form), options theta β$1.20/d, KaminoKaminoSolana lending protocol. In our strategy: SOL collateral to a USDC loan.Read the lesson β borrow β$0.47/d. So the USDC flow is about β$0.25/d, a small deficit β the gain accumulates in SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β quantity, not in USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β.
Trajectory:
- M1 (sideways $82β$88): β$7 USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β, +0.8 SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β
- M2 (uptrend $92): β$7 USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β, +0.9 SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β
- M3 (bull $95, up rotation): β$8 USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β, +0.7 SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β
- M4 ($100, another up rotation): β$6 USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β, +1.0 SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β
- M5 (correction $88, down rotation): β$10 USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β, +0.8 SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β
- M6βM12 ($90β$110 mix): β$50 USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β, +5.8 SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β
Year total: USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β β$88 (the same figure as in 7-2), SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β +10.0
End: 80 β 90 SOL (+12.5% in quantity)
If SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β is $100 at year-end:
- 90 Γ $100 = $9,000 vs the starting $6,800
- Gross change: $2,200; less the USDCUSDCA USD stablecoin issued by Circle. Regulated, audited monthly. Our primary stablecoin and loan asset in the Kamino/Aave strategies.Read the lesson β deficit (β$88) β net ~$2,112 (+31%)
- Taxes are not included (see the tax angle in 7-4 and lesson 2-8)
Compared to plain hodl (80 SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β @ $85β$100):
- $8,000 β $6,800 = $1,200 (+17.6%)
The system premium in this example
$2,112 vs $1,200 β a $912 difference, i.e. ~13% of the starting capital over the year + a natural hedge.
This is a hypothetical educational example with one chosen price path β not a profit promise or a forecast. Real results depend on LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β APRAPRAnnual Percentage Rate β the annual interest rate WITHOUT compounding. 10% APR = +10% per year.Read the lesson β, KaminoKaminoSolana lending protocol. In our strategy: SOL collateral to a USDC loan.Read the lesson β rates, IVIVImplied Volatility β the volatility the market expects. SOL IV is roughly 70-80%.Read the lesson β, the price path and taxes, and can be negative. The figures reflect 2026-09 assumptions and change over time.
Limitations β what you actually get
Reality check
- Not guaranteed profit β this is the result of systematic work, not automatic income
- Not passive β it only works with your monitoring and discipline
- Not for beginners β it requires LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β, options, and lending knowledge, which you've now built
- Risk is real β smart contract, CEXCEXCentralized Exchange β a centralized exchange (e.g. Nexo, Kraken, Binance). Requires KYC.Read the lesson β, market β so you manage it with sizing and leverage, not by ignoring it
The system works better when:
- SOLSOLSolana's native token. Used to pay gas and as collateral.Read the lesson β is ranging or in a mild uptrend
- LPLPLiquidity Provider β deposits tokens into a pool and earns a share of trading fees.Read the lesson β APRAPRAnnual Percentage Rate β the annual interest rate WITHOUT compounding. 10% APR = +10% per year.Read the lesson β holds sustainably at 25%+
- KaminoKaminoSolana lending protocol. In our strategy: SOL collateral to a USDC loan.Read the lesson β borrow < 8%
- IVIVImplied Volatility β the volatility the market expects. SOL IV is roughly 70-80%.Read the lesson β is in the 40β80% zone
In extreme markets, effectiveness drops β but that's exactly why you have disciplined triggers (full reset, profit realization) that cap the losses for you.
Once you've mastered this routine, you can run the entire three-layer system yourself, knowing the exact action for every signal β no guesswork, no panic.
Sizing recommendation
Maximum portfolio share: 30%.
The rest of the portfolio has to cover operational scenarios and stress events without forcing you to shut the system down at the wrong moment.
Module summary
Across 5 lessons, we covered the full dynamic framework:
- Architecture β 3 layers, synchronized
- Math β LTVLTVLoan-to-Value β the ratio of debt to collateral value. LTV 30% is considered safe. LTV 83%+ triggers liquidation.Read the lesson β and cashflow logic
- LP and options β detailed structures
- Rotations β 4 trigger-based mechanisms
- Routine and risks β discipline over emotion
Next step
Take your current position (if you have one), recompute it against this matrix, and put together a weekly review routine. Start with less capital β this is a marathon, not a sprint.
Educational content. defiriskos.com is not responsible for investment decisions. DeFi and options trading carry significant capital loss risk.
Discipline is the one thing that separates a system from gambling. This final task builds a tool you'll use every week. ~20 minutes.
Dedicate no more than 30% of your portfolio to this strategy β the rest has to survive stress scenarios. No routine replaces the core rule: don't risk money you can't afford to lose.
This is learning, not investing β use only small amounts you treat as tuition.
You just built a weekly routine and risk journal with triggers β most investors never have a system like this.