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CEX

DEX

Trading Fees

10-20 bps Taker, 5-10 bps Maker

5–30 bps

Trading Rewards

None

None

Depositing Fees

$0-30

~$3–$20
(gas)

Custody

Custodial

exchange holds user funds

Self-Custody

Mobile Apps

Yes

No

2.5-5 bps Taker,

-1.1-1 bps Maker

On Every Trade + Monthly Surge Rewards

Free Deposits for Transfers 
over $100

Self-Custody

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Trading Rewards

Depositing Fees

Custody

Mobile Apps

2.5-5 bps Taker,

-1.1-1 bps Maker

On Every Trade + Monthly Surge Rewards

Free Deposits for Transfers 
over $100

Self-Custody

iOS & Android

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CEX

10-20 bps Taker, 5-10 bps Maker

None

$0-30

Custodial

exchange holds user funds

Yes

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DEX

5–30 bps

None

~$3–$20
(gas)

Self-Custody

No

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A fully decentralized trading infrastructure supporting mobile, desktop, and API access. Designed for scale, speed, and 24/7 performance, offering deep liquidity, low-latency execution, and real-time on-chain rewards.
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