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The Beginner's Guide: How to Borrow and Lend Crypto

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Learning how to borrow or lend cryptocurrencies is becoming a hot topic in the world of finance, with more people looking to get in on the action. While buying and selling cryptocurrencies is a popular way to invest, there are other ways to make money in the crypto space, one of which is borrowing and lending cryptocurrency.

There are risks to consider when you start borrowing on margin and loaning out your own assets for other people to use. So firstly, make sure you know what they are. Secondly, you need to have a goal in mind when you’re borrowing and lending. So decide what your objective is, devise a strategy to get there, and carry out research to find the best tactics to execute.

Risks to consider

Borrowing and lending cryptocurrency is similar to traditional lending and borrowing. But with cryptocurrencies, the process is more secure, faster, and simpler. When you lend cryptocurrency, you essentially loan it out to someone else for a period of time, and in return, you receive interest on your investment. 

Conversely, when you borrow cryptocurrency, you obtain a loan from someone else, which you will need to repay with interest. Like any investment, borrowing and lending cryptocurrency come with its risks. One of the main risks is the volatility of the cryptocurrency market.

Cryptocurrencies are known for their unpredictable price swings, and if you lend or borrow cryptocurrency during a period of high volatility, you could end up losing a significant amount of money.

Another risk is the possibility of scams or hacks. If you’re not careful, you could fall victim to a fraudulent lender or borrower, which could result in the loss of your investment.

Defi platforms where you can lend and borrow

Despite these risks, borrowing and lending cryptocurrency can be a lucrative investment strategy if done correctly. Here are some of the top dapps that support borrowing and lending cryptocurrency on different blockchains:

Aave (Ethereum)

Aave is one of the most popular dapps for borrowing and lending cryptocurrency on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to borrow and lend a variety of cryptocurrencies, including ETH, stablecoins, and other ERC-20 tokens.

The platform also allows users to earn interest on their deposits, and offers a range of features such as flash loans and collateral swaps.

Compound (Ethereum)

Compound is another Ethereum-based dapp that offers borrowing and lending services for cryptocurrencies. The platform is unique in that it allows users to earn interest on their cryptocurrency deposits in real-time, and the interest rates are determined by supply and demand.

Users can also borrow cryptocurrency by putting up collateral, and the interest rates for borrowing are competitive.

MakerDAO (Ethereum)

MakerDAO, with their Oasis dapp, is a decentralized lending platform that operates on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to borrow the stablecoin DAI by putting up collateral in ETH.

The interest rates for borrowing are relatively low, and the platform also offers a range of tools for managing collateral and debt positions.

Venus (BNB Chain)

Venus is a decentralized lending and borrowing platform that operates on BNB Chain. It allows users to borrow and lend a variety of cryptocurrencies, including BNB, stablecoins, and other BEP-20 tokens. 

The platform also offers a range of features such as flash loans, and users can earn interest on their deposits.

Cream Finance (multiple blockchains)

Cream Finance is a decentralized lending platform that supports multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon. It allows users to borrow and lend a variety of cryptocurrencies, and offers a range of features such as flash loans and collateral swaps.

The platform also has a competitive fee structure, making it an attractive option for borrowers and lenders alike.

Borrow or lend money against NFT assets

While you can borrow and lend crypto against cryptocurrency assets, there’s also a way to use non-fungible tokens or NFT assets to acquire a loan. Various platforms allow NFT owners to put their assets down as collateral and to get a load in cryptocurrencies. At the same time, crypto owners can provide crypto through liquidity pools or peer-to-peer loans.

These platforms allow users to borrow or lend crypto with NFT as collateral:

  • NFTfi: NFTfi is a leading liquidity protocol for NFTs. It allows NFT holders to borrow cryptocurrency from lenders by using their NFTs as collateral.
  • BendDAO: BendDAO is an NFT liquidity protocol supporting instant NFT-backed loans, collateral listing, and NFT down payment.
  • Arcade: Arcade is a leading decentralized marketplace for NFT liquidity. Users can borrow and lend against their NFTs.
  • Drops: Drops is Web3 platform that aims to help NFT holders maximize the utility of their NFTs. They do this by offering liquidity to holders who use their NFTs as collateral.
  • Zharta: Zharta is a real-time NFT loan platform for borrowers and lenders. It allows holders to get instant loans with their NFTs without losing ownership over them.

Try before you buy

Borrowing and lending cryptocurrency can be a lucrative investment strategy, but it comes with risks. It’s important to do your research and only invest what you can afford to lose.

With the growing popularity of DeFi, there are now more dapps than ever that support borrowing and lending cryptocurrency, and it’s up to you to choose the one that best suits your needs.

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