Gains Network protocol
Overview
Gains Network is a decentralized perpetual exchange (perp DEX) operating on Polygon, Arbitrum, Base and other chains. It enables leveraged trading of cryptocurrencies, forex pairs, stocks, indices, and commodities using a synthetic-asset model backed by gToken liquidity vaults. The platform's gTrade interface allows users to open positions with up to 150x leverage on selected assets.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Gains Network connects to 8 tracked entities, most strongly to Arbitrum, Base, Polygon.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 8 of 8 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Arbitrum | 95% |
deployed_on | Base | 95% |
deployed_on | Polygon | 95% |
deployed_on | MegaETH | 95% |
deployed_on | ApeChain | 95% |
supports_token | GNS | 95% |
issued_by | GNS | 90% |
competes_with | GMX | 80% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gains Network?
Gains Network is a perp DEX that offers leveraged trading of crypto, forex, and commodities via its gTrade platform. It uses a synthetic asset model rather than relying on external liquidity providers.
How does Gains Network achieve liquidity without an order book or AMM?
Gains Network settles traders' profits and losses against gToken liquidity vaults (e.g., gDAI, gUSDC, gETH); GNS is minted or burned only to cover imbalances beyond a vault, enabling deep synthetic liquidity for supported pairs.
What blockchains does Gains Network support?
Gains Network launched gTrade on Polygon and has since expanded to Arbitrum, Base, and other chains.
What is Gains Network connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Gains Network is linked to 8 other tracked entities, most strongly to Arbitrum, Base, Polygon.
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