Side-by-side comparison of two perpetual futures exchanges — updated in real time.
SynFutures and Gains Network both offer extensive market selections and non-orderbook models, but SynFutures focuses on crypto with an Oyster AMM on Base while Gains Network spans crypto, forex, stocks, and commodities across three chains.
SynFutures uses the Oyster AMM on Base with 280 markets, 100x leverage, zero maker fees, and a 0.05% taker fee. Gains Network operates across Arbitrum, Polygon, and Base with 290 markets spanning crypto (150x leverage), forex (1000x), stocks, commodities, and indices at a flat 0.05% maker and taker fee. Market counts are similar (280 vs 290), but Gains Network's catalog is more diverse — it includes non-crypto assets that SynFutures doesn't offer. SynFutures' zero maker fee advantages limit order traders, while Gains Network charges 0.05% for both order types. Gains Network's forex leverage (1000x) far exceeds SynFutures' 100x cap. SynFutures' permissionless market creation allows rapid crypto pair expansion, while Gains Network curates markets across multiple asset classes. Gains Network has a much longer track record (October 2021 vs February 2024) with $130B+ cumulative volume. GNS is a fair-launch, no-VC deflationary token, while SynFutures' F token is VC-backed ($38M+ from Pantera, Polychain).
Choose SynFutures for zero maker fees, permissionless crypto market creation, and concentrated liquidity provision on Base. Choose Gains Network for multi-asset coverage (forex, stocks, commodities), extreme leverage on forex, and a veteran platform with a fair-launch deflationary token.
