What is the difference between ARM and DRM?
- ARM (Automated Rate Management) — The protocol automatically prices your deposit based on live market rates + your spread. You're in control.
- DRM (Delegated Rate Management) — You delegate your deposit to a vault manager who handles pricing for you and charges a fee (capped at 5%).
They're not competing features — they work together. A vault manager can use ARM on deposits they manage.
What you keep with DRM: Your floor rate still applies (the manager can't price below it), and you can undelegate at any time.
When all three layers stack (ARM + floor + vault manager), the protocol always uses the highest rate. So your floor protects you even when a manager is running the show.
| ARM | DRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Who sets rates? | You (via spread) | Vault manager |
| Floor rate applies? | Yes | Yes |
| Fee? | No extra fee | Up to 5% |
| Best for | Active makers | Passive depositors |
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