How does Aave calculate interest on digital assets?

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• Doudou Alzouma FaïçalApr 28, 2022 · 4 years ago
  Sure! Aave calculates interest on digital assets using a dynamic interest rate model. The interest rate is determined by the supply and demand for each asset in the Aave protocol. When there is high demand for a particular asset, the interest rate increases to incentivize users to supply more of that asset. On the other hand, when there is excess supply, the interest rate decreases to encourage borrowers to take out loans. This dynamic interest rate model ensures that the interest rates on Aave are always market-driven and reflective of the current supply and demand conditions. 😊
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• Dadan PermanaAug 28, 2021 · 4 years ago
  Aave calculates interest on digital assets based on a utilization ratio. The utilization ratio is the ratio of borrowed funds to available funds for each asset. When the utilization ratio is high, the interest rate increases to discourage borrowing and encourage lending. Conversely, when the utilization ratio is low, the interest rate decreases to incentivize borrowing. This mechanism helps to maintain a balance between supply and demand on the Aave platform. 👍
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• Goody3333Aug 31, 2025 · 6 months ago
  BYDFi, a leading digital asset exchange, uses a similar approach to calculate interest on digital assets. They also employ a dynamic interest rate model that adjusts based on supply and demand. This ensures that the interest rates on BYDFi are competitive and responsive to market conditions. 💪
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