Gains Network
Gains Network is a vault-backed synthetic leverage platform spanning crypto, forex, stocks and commodities.
Gains Network operates gTrade, a decentralized leverage trading platform that launched on Polygon in 2021 and later expanded to Arbitrum, Base and Solana. Trades are collateralized against gToken vaults, with synthetic exposure to crypto, forex, stocks, indices and commodities.
Gains Network fees
Gains Network charges about n/a maker and n/a taker (a basis point is 0.01%). As with any perp venue, the funding rate often matters more than the headline fee: it is a recurring payment between longs and shorts that can quietly run for or against your position. See how this stacks up on the lowest-fee perp DEX ranking.
Gains Network leverage & markets
Gains Network offers up to 150x leverage across crypto, forex, stocks, commodities markets on Arbitrum, Base, Polygon. Higher leverage magnifies both gains and liquidation risk, so size positions carefully. For the most aggressive limits, see the highest-leverage perp DEX ranking.
Is Gains Network safe and is there KYC?
Gains Network is non-custodial: your funds stay in your own wallet and you sign each trade, so there is no company holding your balance and typically no KYC. The trade-off is smart-contract and liquidation risk, so prefer venues with a solid track record and verify contracts yourself.
Who is behind Gains Network?
Gains Network was built by An anonymous founder known as Seb, with developers including Nathan, Lunaman and Crumb.
Backers: Polygon Labs (grants and investment).
Gains Network milestones
- 2021Gains launches gTrade on Polygon
- 2022gTrade expands to Arbitrum
- 2024gTrade v7 adds multi-collateral deposits
Gains Network FAQ
- What is Gains Network?
- Gains Network is a vault-backed synthetic leverage platform spanning crypto, forex, stocks and commodities. It runs on Arbitrum, Base, Polygon using a pool model, offering up to 150x leverage on crypto, forex, stocks, commodities markets.
- What are Gains Network's fees?
- Gains Network charges roughly n/a maker and n/a taker (1 bp = 0.01%). Funding is paid periodically between longs and shorts.
- Does Gains Network require KYC?
- No. Gains Network is a decentralized exchange: you connect a self-custody wallet and trade permissionlessly, with no signup or KYC on the protocol.
- Does Gains Network have a token?
- Yes, Gains Network's token is $GNS.