How does Robinhood offer a 1% APY on digital assets?

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• Dec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Sure! Robinhood is able to offer a 1% APY on digital assets through a combination of factors. Firstly, they leverage their large user base and the assets held by those users to generate interest. By pooling these assets together, they are able to invest them in various ways to generate returns. Additionally, Robinhood may also partner with other financial institutions to earn interest on the assets held. It's important to note that the 1% APY is not guaranteed and may vary depending on market conditions and other factors.
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• Dec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Robinhood's 1% APY on digital assets is made possible through their lending program. When you deposit your digital assets with Robinhood, they may lend them out to other users or institutions. In return, Robinhood earns interest on these loans, which allows them to offer the 1% APY to their users. It's a win-win situation where Robinhood earns interest on the loans and users earn a competitive return on their digital assets.
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• Dec 26, 2021 · 3 years ago
  While I can't speak specifically for Robinhood, as an expert in the digital asset industry, I can tell you that offering a 1% APY on digital assets is not uncommon. Many digital asset platforms, including BYDFi, offer similar or even higher APYs on certain assets. This is made possible through various investment strategies, such as lending, staking, or yield farming. These platforms generate returns by lending out users' assets or participating in decentralized finance protocols. It's important to do your own research and compare different platforms to find the best APY for your digital assets.
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