Sources & further reading
These are primary sources, established data vendors, or canonical specifications we referenced or cross-checked while writing this page.
- Aave — documentation — Canonical documentation for the Aave lending protocol.
- Compound — documentation — Canonical documentation for Compound v3 markets.
- DefiLlama — Lending — Independent TVL and rate data across DeFi lending markets.
- CoinGecko — Reference source for crypto price and market-cap data.
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Crypto Loan Calculator
Calculate the total cost of a crypto-backed loan including interest charges over time.
Loan Cost Breakdown
Loan Amount$5,000
Total Interest$400.00
Monthly Interest Cost$33.33
Total Repayment$5400.00
About This Calculator
This calculator estimates the cost of a crypto-backed loan with simple interest. Most crypto loan platforms use simple interest rather than amortizing repayment schedules. Variable-rate loans will have different actual costs depending on rate changes over the loan period. Always check the specific terms of your loan platform.