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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...

Kraken

Kraken

Kraken is a leading digital asset exchange platform that was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The platform allows...

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General

Platform
Backpack logo
Kraken logo
Founded
Backpack 2022
Kraken 2011
Headquarters
Backpack Tokyo, Japan
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Availability
Backpack Worldwide (lending unavailable in US, a few states restricted)
Kraken Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Backpack
Kraken Up to $100 with invite code: yybpp393
Token
Backpack
Kraken
Compounding
Backpack Yes
Kraken No
Payouts
Backpack
Kraken Weekly
Fees
Backpack
Kraken Yes
Lockup
Backpack Unbonding period applies
Kraken
Maker Fee
Backpack 0.08
Kraken 0.16
Taker Fee
Backpack 0.1
Kraken 0.26

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Backpack 0.03%
Kraken 0.15%
BTC Max
Backpack
Kraken
ETH Rate
Backpack 0.86%
Kraken 2.25%
ETH Max
Backpack
Kraken 6.5%
Stablecoin Rate
Backpack
Kraken 4.08%

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

  • Offers on and off-chain staking
  • Full exchange services

Key Cons

  • Rate will vary (Kraken takes a flat 15% from staking rewards)