TL;DR:

NFT Time-Lock Vaults offer multi-layered yield through emissions, bribes, and incentives. Users lock funds in NFT-backed vaults to earn rewards while maintaining tradable liquidity.

• Fixed Lock-Up Vaults: Higher yields, but funds & NFTs are locked for a set period. Not tradable.
• Flexible Lock-Up Vaults: Tradable positions with yield from bribes, lending, emissions, and fees.

NFT Time-Lock Vaults are designed to provide a multi-layer yield to holders by leveraging emissions, bribes, and other incentives. When users purchase an NFT from a vault, their funds are locked for a specified period, during which they earn enhanced yield. These vaults are NFT-backed, ensuring that liquidity is secured and tradable.

Fixed Lock-Up Vaults

• Funds and Partner NFTs are locked for a predefined duration.
• Users earn boosted yield from additional bribes.
• NFTs are locked and not tradable.
• This mechanism reduces sell pressure, enhances utility for existing NFTs, and offers improved yields as compared to Flexible Vaults.

Flexible Lock-Up Vaults

• Users’ liquidity is backed by NFTs, ensuring the security and making their position liquid.
• Vault positions are tradable on marketplaces, allowing users to sell their locked positions.
• Users earn yield from additional bribes, lending/LP yields, emissions, and fees generated by the vault.

Feature	Fixed Vaults	Flexible Vaults
Tradable Position?	❌ No	✅ Yes
Lock Period	✅ Fixed	✅ Fixed
Required Partner NFT?	✅ Yes	❌ No
Yield Sources	💸 Bribes + Lending/LP + Emissions + Vault Fees	💸 Bribes + Lending/LP + Emissions + Vault Fees