The original intention of Anchor protocol was to offer a rate interest at 3.6%. But, it was dialed up just a few weeks before its release to appeal to more investors. A core developer stated in an interview to Korean media that the interest rate was raised to 20% to lure additional investors. outlet JTBC.

“I did not know that this would go out with such a high-interest rate. Set to 20% just a week before the release,” said the employee, referred to only as Mr. B in the Korean-language report.