Comparison of Compound vs. Uniswap


Compound vs. Uniswap

Compound Uniswap
Type Lending Protocol DeFi DEX Pools
Supported Assets ETH, BTC, Stablecoins Various ERC-20 tokens
APY Range (%) 1%–10% 5%–30%
Impermanent Loss Risk None–Low High
Fees Gas Fees Trading & Gas Fees
Security Measures Audited Smart Contracts Audited Smart Contracts
Complexity Beginner–Moderate Moderate–Advanced
Blockchain(s) Ethereum Ethereum, Multiple Chains
Lock-up Periods None (withdraw anytime) None (withdraw anytime)
Ideal For Passive Investors, Newbies Liquidity Providers