| FEATURE | AVANTIS | GRVT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | HYBRID |
| Taker Fee | 0.0004% | 0.045% |
| Maker Fee | 0.0001% | -0.0001% |
| Max Leverage | 500x | 50x |
| Perp Pairs | 80 | 96 |
| Spot Trading | No | No |
| KYC Required | No | Yes |
| Rating | 3.5 | 4.5 |
Avantis
PROS
- + Zero-Fee Perpetuals: pay no opening, closing, or borrowing fees on losing trades — only profit-share (as low as 2.5%) on wins
- + Maker fee of just 1 bps (0.01%) — among the cheapest in perp DEX space
- + Trade 80+ markets including crypto, forex, commodities, and indices from a single platform
CONS
- − Single-chain deployment on Base only — traders on other networks must bridge assets
- − Oracle-based execution means dependency on Chainlink feed reliability during extreme volatility
- − Only USDC accepted as collateral — must convert other stables first
GRVT
PROS
- + Negative maker fees across all tiers, starting at -0.0001% at Level 1 and reaching -0.003% at Level 9 — traders earn rebates for providing liquidity
- + Sub-millisecond execution with up to 600,000 TPS on custom ZKsync Validium appchain, rivaling centralized exchange performance
- + Non-custodial smart account wallet eliminates counterparty risk — all settlements verified onchain via zero-knowledge proofs on Ethereum L1
CONS
- − KYC required via ComplyCube (document verification + biometrics) — unlike most DEXs, anonymous trading is not possible
- − Only USDT as trading collateral — no multi-collateral support with BTC, ETH, or stablecoins like USDC yet
- − Restricted in 9 jurisdictions including the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cuba, Iran, and North Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avantis or GRVT better?
GRVT has a higher rating (4.5 vs 3.5). Avantis offers lower fees (0.0004% vs 0.045%). Choose Avantis for lower fees, and GRVT for its features.
What are the fees on Avantis vs GRVT?
Avantis charges 0.0004% taker / 0.0001% maker. GRVT charges 0.045% taker / -0.0001% maker for perpetuals.