Core concepts
Supplying earns variable APY paid in aTokens (balance grows automatically). Borrowing requires overcollateralisation — deposit worth more than you borrow. Health factor below 1.0 triggers liquidation.
Step-by-step
- 01
Supply assets
Choose Supply tab, select asset (USDC, ETH, etc.), enter amount, confirm. You receive aTokens representing deposit plus interest.
- 02
Borrow (optional)
Enable supplied asset as collateral. Go to Borrow tab, select asset and amount. Monitor health factor on the dashboard.
- 03
Repay and withdraw
Repay borrowed assets plus accrued interest. Withdraw supplied assets once borrows are repaid or collateral allows.
Frequently asked questions
What are aTokens?
aTokens represent your Aave deposit — your balance increases as interest accrues without claiming.
What is eMode?
eMode raises borrowing power for correlated assets (e.g. stETH/ETH) when enabled.
Aave vs Compound?
Both are lending protocols. Aave offers more chains, eMode, and GHO. See our Aave vs Compound comparison.