Synthetix
Decentralised synthetic asset protocol enabling on-chain forex, commodities, and crypto trading
Platform Overview
Synthetix is a decentralised protocol originating from Australia in 2018, enabling the creation and trading of synthetic assets (Synths) that track the price of real-world assets including forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. It supports up to 50x leverage on perpetual markets and uses SNX token staking as collateral for the system's debt pool. The protocol is a foundational DeFi primitive powering multiple front-end trading interfaces.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Synthetix (Decentralized)
- Brand Name
- Synthetix
- Headquarters
- Decentralized (Australia origin)
- Year Established
- 2018
- Parent Company
- Synthetix (Decentralized)
- Publicly Listed
- No
Transparency Signals
This score is based on currently available transparency, complaint, reputation and research signals, and may evolve as more data becomes available.
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework
- Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- 0.02%-0.6% exchange fee per synth trade; dynamic fee based on volatility
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Gas fees only
- Withdrawal Fees
- Gas fees only
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- Instant (on-chain confirmation)
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English
- Support Channels
- Discord
- Payment Methods
- Crypto (Non-Custodial Wallet)
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Offshore | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 2.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | No minimum (gas fees apply) | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:50 | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | DMA | ECN |
| Year Established | 2018 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 4 | 8 |
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