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Lending and staking
Lending and staking can both generate token rewards, but they perform different jobs. Lending supplies assets to borrowers, often against collateral. Staking commits assets to help secure a proof-of-stake network.
How do lending and staking tokens differ?
Browse the buying guidesLiquid staking adds a tradable token representing a staking position, while restaking can expose collateral to additional services and conditions.
How it works
A quoted yield may combine borrower interest, network rewards, fees and temporary token incentives. It is not a guaranteed return. Lending can face bad debt or liquidation-related stress; staking can involve lockups, validator penalties and slashing. A liquid receipt token may trade below the value of its underlying position when exits are slow or demand disappears. Combining protocols can compound smart-contract, oracle and liquidity risks. Understand the complete withdrawal path before treating a position as readily available cash.
A little groundwork goes a long way
Before your next purchase or transfer, understand who controls access, where your crypto is going and what the trade will actually cost.
Protect access to your crypto
An exchange account and a self-custody wallet need different safeguards. Protect exchange logins with a unique password and strong two-factor authentication. For self-custody, your recovery backup is what lets you restore access.
Keep recovery words offline and private. A support agent or website asking for them is a reason to stop.
See a recovery example
Your phone breaks. An exchange may help you recover your account after identity checks. A self-custody wallet cannot reset your recovery phrase. Check your wallet’s official backup instructions before relying on it.
Choose the right transfer network
The asset, token version and network must be supported at the destination. A familiar ticker or a matching address format is not enough. Read the receiving platform’s deposit instructions before selecting a withdrawal network.
Check the address, any required memo or tag, fees and minimums. Consider a small test transfer first.
See a network example
Your destination accepts USDC on Ethereum. Selecting a cheaper network at the sending exchange does not make it an Ethereum transfer. Use a network both ends support; an ordinary withdrawal does not bridge tokens.
Understand the price you pay
Trading fees are only part of the cost. The spread, available liquidity and withdrawal charges also matter. A market order prioritizes execution; a limit order controls the price but may remain unfilled or fill only partly.
Check the order preview and the amount you will receive, then compare the full cost of your intended purchase and withdrawal.
Work through a cost example
Hypothetical example: a $200 trade with a 0.1% trading fee costs $0.20 in trading fees. A separate $5 withdrawal fee brings those charges to $5.20. Spread or slippage may add more; these are not quoted exchange rates.
