Plain-language explanations of every significant concept you need to understand before investing on this platform.
Fundamentals
What Is APY and Why It Matters More Than Interest Rate
APY (Annual Percentage Yield) accounts for compounding — it tells you the effective annual return when yield is reinvested. A 37% APY does not mean 37% once. Reinvested monthly, it compounds. This guide explains the difference and shows the actual maths on a $5,000 position over 3 years.
5 min read
Lock Periods
Flexible vs Fixed: Choosing the Right Lock Structure
A Flexible position earns the base APY with no commitment. A Fixed Annual position earns the peak APY — locked for 12 months. The right choice depends on your liquidity needs. This guide walks through the trade-offs with real APY numbers from the 2025 prospectuses for each strategy.
4 min read
Yield Mechanics
How Hourly Accrual Works: Every Hour from Day 1
Yield begins accruing at 00:00 UTC the business day after your deposit clears — not the day you click confirm. This guide explains the accrual formula (invested × APY ÷ 8,760 per hour), how monthly credits are calculated, and why the 1st-of-month credit time is consistent across all strategies.
3 min read
Strategies
Which Strategy Is Right for Your Risk Profile?
Five strategies. Each has a different risk profile, APY range, minimum investment, and management fee. Capital Preserver suits conservative investors; Aggressive Equity is for those comfortable with higher volatility in exchange for higher yield. This guide maps each strategy to a typical investor profile.
6 min read
Fees
Understanding Management Fees: What Is Deducted and When
Management fees at Halofinity are deducted pro-rated from your monthly accrued yield — not from your principal. This guide explains the fee calculation, shows you the net yield after fee deduction for each strategy, and compares the net APY to the gross APY your position earns before deduction.
4 min read
Compounding
Reinvesting Your Monthly Yield: The Compounding Effect
Yield is credited to your balance on the 1st of each month. You can withdraw it, or reinvest it by adding it to an existing position or opening a new one. Reinvested monthly, a $10,000 position at 67% APY (Balanced Growth, Annual lock) grows to over $46,000 over 3 years. This guide shows the numbers.
5 min read