Best AVAX (Avalanche) Interest Rates of Dec 2022

Best AVAX Interest Rates

The table above compares the best AVAX interest rates. As you’ll notice, there are base rates and max rates. Since the max rates often have certain requirements, such as locking the asset for a fixed amount of time, the best Avalanche interest rate will depend on your willingness to fulfill any of those requirements.

For example, platform A might have a higher base rate than platform B, but platform B can offer a higher max rate if you lock your AVAX for one month. So the best AVAX interest rate would depend on your willingness to lock the asset.

Where To Earn the Highest AVAX Yield

The max APY column will show where you can earn the highest AVAX yield, depending on your willingness to fulfill any requirements specified. Some platforms also have tiers, as specified, so you may only be able earn the highest AVAX interest rate on the first X amount of AVAX.

In addition, there is a toggle above the table where you can change the location between United States and International. The platforms and Avalanche rates may change for US vs non-US. The table also includes other details relevant to determining the highest AVAX interest rates, such as pointing out when a platform is unavailable in a specific US state.

Best AVAX APY / Best AVAX APR

The table shows AVAX rates in APY (Annual Percentage Yield) by default. However, some platforms advertise their rates in APR (Annual Percentage Rate), so the table will specify when rates are in APR. APY takes into account compound interest, while APR does not. If a platform has AVAX rates in APR, you can use tools like this to convert AVAX APR to AVAX APY.

Best AVAX Staking Rates / Best AVAX Lending Rates

For earning yield, staking AVAX is sometimes used interchangeably with lending AVAX. So those looking for the best AVAX staking rates to earn interest might be looking for the best AVAX lending rates to earn interest. With the CeFi platforms covered here, you are lending your AVAX to centralized entities, as a way to earn yield on AVAX.

How To Earn Interest on AVAX

To earn interest on AVAX, an individual would create an account, then there is usually a KYC (Know Your Customer) process to verify your identity. From there, you can often just deposit AVAX to start earning interest. To earn the highest AVAX APY, as shown in the max APY column, there are sometimes other requirements, as specified in the table.

Why Earn AVAX Interest

The high yield offered by AVAX interest accounts is likely the main reason an individual would want to earn AVAX interest, rather than letting it sit idle.

However, there is always risk that you lose some or all of your assets. For example, a CeFi platform could halt withdrawals on the coins you deposited. Do your own research to make sure you understand all the risks of any particular cryptocurrency, or platform holding your crypto. No cryptocurrency or platform is without risk.

Best AVAX Interest Account / Best AVAX Savings Account

CeFi platforms are sometimes referred to as crypto interest accounts or crypto savings accounts (though very different from traditional bank accounts). The best AVAX interest account / best AVAX savings account might vary based on an individual’s preferences and situation.

For instance, some platforms have tiers, so what might be ideal for one person, might be less ideal for someone with a much higher amount of AVAX. You also wouldn’t want to use a platform that you believe is too risky, even if everything else seems ideal.