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Drift vs Gains (gTrade)
Solana's leading order-book perp DEX against a synthetic-market vault DEX. A neutral comparison.
| Feature | Drift | Gains (gTrade) |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | Solana | Arbitrum / Polygon |
| Trading model | Hybrid on-chain order book | Synthetic DAI vault |
| 24h volume | $640M | $180M |
| Open interest | $240M | $85M |
| Taker fee (from) | 0.05% | ~0.06% |
| Markets | ~55 | 250+ |
| Token | DRIFT | GNS |
| Best for | Solana traders | Forex & exotic markets |
| Non-custodial | Yes | Yes |
The short version
Drift runs a feature-rich hybrid order book on Solana with advanced order types and lending, while Gains (gTrade) offers a broad range of synthetic markets via its DAI vault on Arbitrum and Polygon.
Drift leads on crypto volume and order-book execution; Gains leads on market count and non-crypto exposure.
Which should you use?
Choose Drift for Solana order-book crypto trading. Choose Gains for forex, commodities and exotic synthetics.
Verdict
Drift wins on volume and execution; Gains wins on market breadth.