Arrakis Yield Index (AYI)

Inspired by the scarcity and immense value of 'spice' in Frank Herbert's Dune, and the temporal manipulation in '12 Monkeys' to analyze past data for future benefit, Arrakis Yield Index (AYI) aims to be a niche DeFi analytics platform focused on identifying and tracking high-yield opportunities. The 'Usage Statistics' scraper inspiration comes into play as we will build tools to scrape and analyze on-chain data from various DeFi protocols (lending, staking, yield farms) across multiple blockchains. Our users, much like the Fremen who master the desert, will navigate the complex DeFi landscape to find the most profitable 'spice' (yield). The project will be implemented as a web application displaying historical and real-time APY data, TVL (Total Value Locked), and risk metrics for various yield farming strategies. Users can subscribe for alerts on emerging high-yield opportunities or significant shifts in existing ones, akin to predicting spice blow events. The low-cost aspect comes from leveraging open-source data scraping tools, public blockchain APIs, and a simple frontend. The niche is DeFi yield farming analytics, which is a constantly evolving and high-demand area. The high earning potential stems from a freemium model: basic analytics are free, while premium features like advanced historical analysis, predictive modeling (leveraging the '12 Monkeys' time-bending concept for trend analysis), and exclusive early alerts on newly discovered high-yield farms will be offered via a subscription or a token-gated access system. This allows individuals to build and maintain with limited resources while tapping into a lucrative market.