What is the process for calculating APY interest in the context of cryptocurrency?

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• Mar 06, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Calculating APY interest in the context of cryptocurrency can be a bit tricky, but don't worry, I'll break it down for you. First, you need to find out the annual interest rate offered by the cryptocurrency platform or lending service you are using. This rate can vary depending on the platform and the specific cryptocurrency you are lending or staking. Once you have the annual interest rate, you need to determine the compounding frequency. This could be daily, weekly, monthly, or even annually. Next, divide the annual interest rate by the number of compounding periods in a year to get the periodic interest rate. For example, if the compounding is done monthly, you would divide the annual interest rate by 12. Now, convert the periodic interest rate to a decimal by dividing it by 100. Add 1 to the decimal to get the compounding factor. Raise the compounding factor to the power of the number of compounding periods in a year. Finally, subtract 1 from the result and multiply by 100 to get the APY interest rate. This calculation takes into account the compounding effect and gives you an idea of the interest you can earn over a year.
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