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Why flexible crypto staking pays less than locked staking

Original: Ever wondered why the "Flexible" staking rate on an exchange is lower than the "Locked" one? The platform keeps part of

Crypto commentators are explaining the gap between flexible and locked staking rates on exchanges. Flexible staking lets users withdraw instantly, so platforms keep part of the pool unstaked as a cash buffer and cover the network's unbonding wait themselves. That convenience carries a cost, which is why flexible staking offers a lower reward rate than locked terms.

Why now: Traders comparing staking options want to understand why flexible products yield less than locked ones.

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• Ever wondered why the "Flexible" staking rate on an exchange is lower than the "Locked" one? The platform keeps part of the pool unstaked as a cash buffer so you can leave instantly, and it covers the network's unbonding wait for you. You pay for that with a lower reward rate… · nutshellcrypto

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