Introduction
Lending Optimism can be a great option for those who want to hold OP but earn yield. The steps can be a little daunting, especially the first time you do them. That’s why we’ve put this guide together for you.
Step-by-step
- 1
Obtain Optimism (OP) tokens
In order to lend Optimism, you need to have it. To obtain Optimism, you’ll need to purchase it. You can choose from these popular exchanges.
- 2
Choose a Optimism lender
Once you have OP, you’ll need to choose a Optimism lending platform to lend your tokens. You can see some options here.
- 3
Lend your Optimism
Once you’ve chosen a platform to lending your Optimism, transfer your Optimism into your wallet in the lending platform. Once it’s deposited, it will start earning interest. Some platforms pay interest daily, while others are weekly, or monthly.
- 4
Earn interest
Now all you need to do is sit back while your crypto earns interest. The more you deposit, the more interest you can earn. Try to make sure your lending platform pays compounding interest to maximise your returns.
What to be aware of
Lending your crypto can be risky. Make sure you do your research before depositing your crypto. Don’t lend more than you’re willing to lose. Check their lending practices, reviews, and how they secure your cryptocurrency.
Latest movements
Optimism (OP) is currently priced at $2.73, with a 24-hour trading volume of $659.39M. In the last 24 hours, Optimism has experienced a decrease to -2.81. The market cap of Optimism stands at $2.83B, with 1.05B in circulation. For those looking to buy or trade Optimism, reputable platforms like OKX, BTSE, Kraken, YouHodler, Nexo and Coinbase offer avenues to do so securely and efficiently.
- Market cap
- $2.83B
- Volume
- $659.39M
- Circulating supply
- $1.05B
