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Pyra

Pyra

Pyra is a self-custodial app and Visa crypto card that lets you spend the value of your crypto without liquidating it. Each purchase is funded through...

Nook

Nook

Nook is an app designed to make earning on stablecoins simple, safe, and transparent. Built for U.S. users, Nook abstracts the complexity of DeFi by o...

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General

Platform
Pyra logo
Nook logo
Founded
Pyra 2024
Nook 2025
Headquarters
Pyra
Nook Austin, TX
Availability
Pyra Worldwide
Nook Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Pyra 1,000 points and 10% less fees with code: CIR
Nook 1% boost with promo code: CIR
Token
Pyra
Nook
Compounding
Pyra Yes
Nook No
Payouts
Pyra
Nook Every 16 seconds
Fees
Pyra None
Nook
Lockup
Pyra None
Nook None
Maker Fee
Pyra
Nook
Taker Fee
Pyra
Nook

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Pyra
Nook
BTC Max
Pyra
Nook
ETH Rate
Pyra
Nook
ETH Max
Pyra
Nook
Stablecoin Rate
Pyra 4.6%
Nook 7.6%

Unique Pros

  • Capital gains/tax efficiency
  • Multiple stablecoins supported

Key Cons

  • Deposits must be on Solana chain

Unique Pros

  • US-regulated access to DeFi lending
  • Simple, clean app interface

Key Cons

  • USDC only
  • Rates are variable