Where & how to lend Tezos (XTZ)

Introduction

Lending Tezos can be a great option for those who want to hold XTZ 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 Tezos (XTZ) tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Bitpanda	Tezos (XTZ)	$0.6596
   Uphold	Tezos (XTZ)	$0.7043
   Wirex	Tezos (XTZ)	$0.6628
   Kraken	Tezos (XTZ)	$0.6548
   OKX	Tezos (XTZ)	$0.659
   PrimeXBT	Tezos (XTZ)	$0.657

   See all 18 prices

2. 2. Choose a Tezos lender

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

   Platform	Coin	Interest rate
   YouHodler	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 11% APY
   OKX	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 1% APY
   Kucoin	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 0.5% APY

   See all 5 lending rates

3. 3. Lend your Tezos

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