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Coinmetro

Coinmetro

Coinmetro is a regulated, user-friendly centralized cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017. The platform focuses on making crypto accessible through ...

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...

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General

Platform
Coinmetro logo
Backpack logo
Founded
Coinmetro 2017
Backpack 2022
Headquarters
Coinmetro Tallinn, Estonia
Backpack Tokyo, Japan
Availability
Coinmetro Worldwide
Backpack Worldwide (lending unavailable in US, a few states restricted)

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Coinmetro Up to €25 cashback
Backpack
Token
Coinmetro XCM
Backpack
Compounding
Coinmetro No
Backpack Yes
Payouts
Coinmetro End of term
Backpack
Fees
Coinmetro Yes
Backpack
Lockup
Coinmetro 3, 6, 12, or 24 months
Backpack Unbonding period applies
Maker Fee
Coinmetro 0.1
Backpack 0.08
Taker Fee
Coinmetro 0.2
Backpack 0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Coinmetro 1.8%
Backpack 0.03%
BTC Max
Coinmetro 6%
Backpack
ETH Rate
Coinmetro 2.4%
Backpack 0.86%
ETH Max
Coinmetro 4%
Backpack
Stablecoin Rate
Coinmetro
Backpack

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange service with on- and off-ramps
  • XRP staking plan available

Key Cons

  • All rewards forfeited for leaving a staking plan early

Unique Pros

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

Key Cons

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