Comparison of Compound vs. Balancer
Compound vs. Balancer
|
Compound |
Balancer |
Type |
Lending Protocol |
Automated Portfolio Pools |
Supported Assets |
ETH, BTC, Stablecoins |
ETH, BTC, Altcoins |
APY Range (%) |
1%–10% |
3%–35% |
Impermanent Loss Risk |
None–Low |
Moderate–High |
Fees |
Gas Fees |
Pool & Gas Fees |
Security Measures |
Audited Smart Contracts |
Audited Smart Contracts, Insurance |
Complexity |
Beginner–Moderate |
Advanced |
Blockchain(s) |
Ethereum |
Ethereum, Polygon |
Lock-up Periods |
None (withdraw anytime) |
None (flexible withdrawal) |
Ideal For |
Passive Investors, Newbies |
Diversified Yield Farmers |
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