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Gains Network vs Lighter

Side-by-side comparison of two perpetual futures exchanges — updated in real time.

Metric
Gains Network
Gains Network
Lighter
Lighter
Chain
Arbitrum, Polygon, Base
Ethereum L2
Type
AMM
Orderbook
24h Volume
$17.6M
$1.76B
Open Interest
$6.8M
$690M
Maker Fee
0.050%
0.00%
Taker Fee
0.050%
0.00%
Max Leverage
1000×
20×
Markets
290
153
Collateral
USDC, DAI
USDC
Funding Interval
1h
1h
Airdrop Status
None
$LIT

Gains Network — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Widest asset coverage (290+ markets)
  • 1000x leverage on forex
  • Battle-tested (4+ years, $130B+ volume)
  • No VC — fair launch, deflationary token

Cons

  • 150x max leverage on crypto
  • Peer-to-pool model relies on vault solvency
  • Complex borrowing fee model

Lighter — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Zero gas fees
  • Fully on-chain orderbook
  • Fast settlement

Cons

  • Fewer markets than competitors
  • Newer ecosystem
  • Limited collateral options
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