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APR vs APY Overview , Whatโ€™s the difference?

APY and APR in crypto are used to calculate interest on investment, and both significantly affect how much you will earn saving crypto assets or lending crypto assets.

  • APY (Annual Percentage Yield)

  • APR (Annual Percentage Rate)

Here is a short overview of the difference and how to calculate your investment growth:

With compound interest, the amount of return that investors get is higher because the interest is calculated from the principal + the previously earned interest. So, in addition to the interest paid on the principal amount, the reward will continue to increase due to the interest that has accumulated during the time.

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