# Introduction to Adapter Finance

What does an **optimal user flow** look like for a given protocol?\
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Adapter Finance believes that an effective DeFi Vault does 3 things well\
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1\) Maximize yields\
2\) Minimize expenses\
3\) Deliver a smooth UX

In the ever-increasing complexity present in the DeFi landscape, much of this burden currently falls on users to efficiently manage their positions throughout various protocols. 

Adapter vaults were built to take this burden off of our users, while increasing their capital efficiency, and delivering a consistent experience. The vision for a unified user experience (UX) across distinct protocols & chains. \ <br>


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