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Nexo is a CeFi (centralized finance) platform offering crypto-backed loans and interest-bearing accounts. Founded in 2018 in Switzerland. Survived the 2022 CeFi collapse (BlockFi, Celsius, Voyager) without freezing customer assets — a meaningful credibility marker.

How it actually works

Earn rates of 4–16% APR depending on asset and Nexo loyalty tier (higher tiers require NEXO token holdings). Crypto-backed loans at competitive rates with LTV-based liquidation. Nexo Card (Mastercard) offers crypto-backed credit lines with up to 2% cashback. Maintains over-collateralized reserves with insurance via Ledger Vault.

What it means for you

For HNW users seeking CeFi yield without the counterparty risks that took down Celsius and BlockFi, Nexo has the strongest track record. The trade-off: CeFi means counterparty risk by definition. Don’t put more in Nexo than you’d be comfortable losing in a worst-case scenario. Card product is one of the better crypto-card offerings globally.

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