Introduction

Lending Steem can be a great option for those who want to hold STEEM 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 Steem (STEEM) tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Binance	Steem (STEEM)	$0.1532
   BingX	Steem (STEEM)	$0.1559
   Bitmart	Steem (STEEM)	$0.2364
   MEXC Global	Steem (STEEM)	$0.1536

   See all 4 prices

2. 2. Choose a Steem lender

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

3. 3. Lend your Steem

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