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Backpack

Backpack

Backpack Exchange, is a fully regulated cryptocurrency exchange built by the team behind the Solana-native Backpack Wallet and the Mad Lads NFT collec...

AscendEX

AscendEX

AscendEX is a global cryptocurrency exchange and financial platform that gives users a powerful way to earn, trade, and grow their crypto portfolios. ...

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General

Platform
Backpack logo
AscendEX logo
Founded
Backpack 2022
AscendEX 2018
Headquarters
Backpack Tokyo, Japan
AscendEX Singapore
Availability
Backpack Worldwide (lending unavailable in US, a few states restricted)
AscendEX Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Backpack
AscendEX Invite code: UD4DBENEU
Token
Backpack
AscendEX ASD
Compounding
Backpack Yes
AscendEX Yes
Payouts
Backpack
AscendEX Daily
Fees
Backpack
AscendEX Varies
Lockup
Backpack Unbonding period applies
AscendEX None
Maker Fee
Backpack 0.08
AscendEX 0.1
Taker Fee
Backpack 0.1
AscendEX 0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Backpack 0.03%
AscendEX
BTC Max
Backpack
AscendEX
ETH Rate
Backpack 0.86%
AscendEX
ETH Max
Backpack
AscendEX
Stablecoin Rate
Backpack
AscendEX 2.02%

Unique Pros

  • Fully regulated in multiple jurisdictions
  • Solana-native with strong ecosystem

Key Cons

  • Lending rates are dynamic and can be low
  • Newer platform

Unique Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Key Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions