Intro to FinTech
In finance, a compound refers to the process where the value of an investment grows exponentially over time due to the effect of earning interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods. This concept is crucial in decentralized finance (DeFi) and yield farming, as it allows participants to maximize their returns by reinvesting earned interest or rewards into their investments, leading to greater potential gains over time.
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