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# What is the Difference Between APY and APR

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APY and APR are some of the confusing terms in [#crypto](https://twitter.com/hashtag/crypto?src=hashtag_click). They are often used interchangeably but here are the differences between the two. Find out more here<img src="https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f447.svg" alt="👇" data-size="line">

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