Glossary
APR and APY
Also called: APY,annual percentage yield
APR is the simple annual rate; APY assumes the return is compounded. The same underlying yield produces a bigger APY number, which is why marketing prefers it.
See also
YieldThe return on a deposited asset. The only question that matters is who is paying it and why — network issuance, borrower interest and trading fees are real sources; a promise is not.
StakingCommitting assets as collateral to help secure a proof-of-stake network, in return for a share of the rewards it issues. Distinct from lending your coins to a platform that promises a return.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026.