Where & how to lend Avalanche (AVAX)

Introduction

Lending Avalanche can be a great option for those who want to hold AVAX 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. 1. Obtain Avalanche (AVAX) tokens

   In order to lend Avalanche, you need to have it. To obtain Avalanche, you’ll need to purchase it. You can choose from these popular exchanges.

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Bitpanda	Avalanche (AVAX)	$21.81
   M2	Avalanche (AVAX)	$21.71
   YouHodler	Avalanche (AVAX)	$21.71
   Uphold	Avalanche (AVAX)	$23.54
   Wirex	Avalanche (AVAX)	$21.83
   EarnPark	Avalanche (AVAX)	$21.64

   See all 23 prices

2. 2. Choose a Avalanche lender

   Once you have AVAX, you’ll need to choose a Avalanche lending platform to lend your tokens. You can see some options here.

   Platform	Coin	Interest rate
   Nexo	Avalanche (AVAX)	Up to 8% APY
   M2	Avalanche (AVAX)	Up to 7.7% APY
   YouHodler	Avalanche (AVAX)	Up to 16% APY
   EarnPark	Avalanche (AVAX)	Up to 9% APY
   Klink	Avalanche (AVAX)	Up to 8% APY

   See all 9 lending rates

3. 3. Lend your Avalanche

   Once you’ve chosen a platform to lending your Avalanche, transfer your Avalanche 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. 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.