Glossary
Yield
The 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.
See also
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.
APR and APYAPR 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.
LendingDepositing assets for others to borrow against collateral, in return for interest. It fails when collateral falls faster than it can be liquidated, or when the borrower is the platform itself.
Last checked 19 Oct 2026.