> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sherpa.trade/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sherpa.trade/sherpaearn-vault/multichain-architecture/vault-capacities.md). # Vault Capacities SherpaEarn aims to provide responsibly scaled yield strategies with optimized risk/return relationships. ### **Global (Collective) Capacity** Determined by calculating the max effective capacity of the yield strategies being run. High quality, small scale strategies that benefit a select group are preferred over lower quality, large scale strategies that end up diluting depositors, introducing increased risk, and/or decreasing returns. Appropriately sized capacities must be enforced to keep this dynamic in check. ### **Per Chain Capacities** These are progressively adjusted up or down as a result of both the current yield prospects available and the current demand for depositing on a given network. Individual chain capacities add up to and cannot collectively exceed the global vault capacity. For example if the global capacity is 10,000,000 `USDC`, then the per chain capacity composition will look something like: * 5,000,000 `USDC` on Ethereum cap * 2,000,000 `USDC` on Base cap * 3,000,000 `USDC` on Monad cap

Example scenario where no capacity availabe on the selected network. Users must wait for withdrawals to process or cap to be raised. Alternately use a different network with space capacity.

Example scenario where spare capacity available on the selected network. Users can deposit any amount up to the cap.

### Pricing & Yield Parity There are no special yield benefits for depositing on one network over another. The [multichain synchronization](/sherpaearn-vault/multichain-architecture.md) ensures that same pricing is guaranteed throughout. In general, Ethereum will tend to be allocated a higher capacity than other secondary networks due to higher liquidity and DeFi user activity.