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8lends

8lends

8lends is a crypto-based investment platform that allows users to earn yield by funding loans to small and medium-sized businesses.Launched in 2025, t...

Kraken

Kraken

Kraken is a leading digital asset exchange platform that was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.The platform allows use...

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General

Platform
8lends
Kraken logo
Founded
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Kraken 2011
Headquarters
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Kraken San Francisco, CA
Availability
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Kraken Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
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Kraken Up to $200 bonus with code: g8474kwz
Token
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Kraken
Compounding
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Kraken No
Payouts
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Kraken Weekly
Fees
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Kraken Yes
Lockup
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Kraken
Maker Fee
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Kraken 0.16
Taker Fee
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Kraken 0.26

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
8lends
Kraken 0.02%
BTC Max
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Kraken
ETH Rate
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Kraken 2.31%
ETH Max
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Kraken
Stablecoin Rate
8lends
Kraken 4.08%

Pros

  • High fixed returns in stablecoin
  • Real-world asset backing

Cons

  • Limited operating history
  • No early withdrawals
  • Requires crypto wallet

Pros

  • Offers on and off-chain staking
  • Full exchange services

Cons

  • Rate will vary (Kraken takes a flat 15% from staking rewards)