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Lending and borrowing

October 22, 2022

4 Best Crypto Lending Platforms for Uncollateralized Loans Over the last few years, the rise of DeFi (decentralized finance) has been quite extensive, as it offers a ton of incredible benefits over its counterpart, TradFi (traditional finance). In addition to

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Lending and borrowing

July 2, 2022

Staking vs. Lending: Which Is Right for You?If you're a digital asset holder and have already got your feet wet in the crypto industry, you've probably heard the terms staking and lending. So what do these words mean, and why are they relevant?

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Lending and borrowing

July 2, 2022

Fixed Apr vs. Variable Apr: Understanding the Differences APR, or your annual percentage rate, is your interest in the form of a yearly rate. Your APR is important because it may include origination fees, giving insight into how much you’ll be paying over ti

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Lending and borrowing

July 2, 2022

Should You Use Crypto Margin Lending to Make Money Online?Crypto investors can borrow crypto from lenders who earn passive income from their investments via interest rates. So how does crypto margin lending work? Keep reading to find out. How Does Crypto Ma

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Lending and borrowing

July 1, 2022

6 Best Crypto Lending Platforms in 2022 The idea of crypto lending is the same as the traditional version; however, there is one key difference. Investors lend crypto assets on a platform instead of fiat currency. As a result, borrowers can

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Lending and borrowing

July 1, 2022

How to Create a Smart Contract on a Blockchain What Are Smart Contracts in Blockchain? Ever since cryptocurrencies have started gaining traction, the technology behind them (the blockchain network model) has also drastically risen in popularity.

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Lending and borrowing

July 1, 2022

How to Get a Crypto-Backed Loan With the rise of DeFi in recent years, crypto-backed loans became increasingly popular, as they offer a way to access funding without having to sell your cryptocurrencies. In most cases, these loans a

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Lending and borrowing

June 26, 2022

BlockFi vs. Compound: Interest Rates, Fees, Lock-in Terms, & Payouts What Is BlockFi and How Does It Work? BlockFi is one of the most popular crypto lending platforms that offer crypto-backed loans and interest-bearing accounts. Namely, it allows its users to use crypt

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Aave vs. Compound: Head-to-Head Comparison What Is Aave and How Does It Work? Comparing the best lending platforms can be difficult, but Aave and Compound provide a range of features that can assist crypto enthusiasts. Aave is one of the most