> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nara.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nara.io/nara/quickstart/why-nara.md). # Why Nara? #### Sustainable Yield for DeFi, Backed by the Real World Nara addresses a critical flaw in DeFi: the absence of sustainable yield disconnected from market speculation and token emissions. Introducing NaraUSD, a yield-bearing asset backed by payment financing. By tokenizing payment flows from payment transactions, Nara generates non-correlated, double-digit USD returns. Nara bridges the gap between the need of instant liquidity in DeFi and yield generation of real-world assets. This is the next evolution of stablecoins utility, not just for payments, but for generating native yield of payment flows. #### Key Highlights Nara offers a unique value proposition that combines the best of both on-chain and off-chain finance: • High, uncorrelated yield: Earn double digit APY from short-term financing fully detached from crypto market volatility. • High liquidity: Built-in buffers and a 7‑day redemption or unstaking period ensure flexible access to capital. • DeFi native: NaraUSD and NaraUSD+ are composable primitives across DeFi, combining stability and yield. ### Why Short-Term Financing is Ideal for DeFi The short-term financing (like PayFi) market has several characteristics that make it a perfect fit for a DeFi protocol like Nara: **Short Duration**: The short-term nature of the financing (typically under 7 days) aligns well with the liquidity needs of DeFi users. This is in stark contrast to traditional private credit products that often require capital to be locked up for years. **High Volume**: The high volume of transactions provides a consistent and scalable source of yield. With billions of dollars in payments happening every day, there is no shortage of opportunities. **Low Correlation**: The returns from short-term financing are not correlated with the volatility of the crypto markets, providing a stable and reliable source of income. This makes it an ideal diversification tool for crypto investors. **Strong Credit Quality**: The financing is backed by real-world payment flows, which have a historically low default rate. Payment service providers and remittance companies have strong incentives to repay their financing to maintain their operations. By tapping into the short-term financing market, Nara is able to offer a truly unique and sustainable yield product that is poised to become a cornerstone of the DeFi ecosystem. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.nara.io/nara/quickstart/why-nara.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.