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Spectra V1 Review: Should You Still Use It?

Spectra V1 pools are discontinued following the migration to Spectra. Don’t make new deposits into V1; details about any remaining legacy positions are unclear.

By the SkyBitcoins review team · Updated

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At a glance

Spectra V1 key facts

Spectra V1 key facts
TypeInterest-rate derivatives and yield tokenization
StatusV1 pools discontinued
MigrationAPWine migrated to Spectra
ChainsPolygon, Ethereum
TokenSPECTRA
Value locked$172K−2.1% 7d
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Spectra V1 FAQs

What was Spectra V1?

Spectra V1 was an interest-rate derivatives protocol that split yield-bearing assets into principal and future-yield tokens. That let users trade fixed-rate and variable-yield exposure.

Can you still use Spectra V1?

No. Spectra V1 pools are discontinued, and APWine migrated to Spectra. Treat V1 as a legacy protocol, not a place for new deposits.

Can you withdraw from an old Spectra V1 pool?

The available details don’t establish whether legacy positions can still be redeemed or what steps holders should take. Before interacting with an old position, verify its status through Spectra’s official channels and do not assume funds are recoverable.

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How we checked

Sources

  1. defillama.com/protocol/spectra-v1(opens in a new tab)

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