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Figure Markets
Axal

Axal

Axal is a crypto yield platform aimed at simplifying the process of earning returns on stablecoins. Users deposit stablecoins, and Axal’s system autom...

Figure Markets

Figure Markets

Figure Markets is a U.S.-based crypto platform focused on earning yield through real-world assets (RWAs) rather than traditional DeFi strategies. The ...

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General

Platform
Axal logo
Figure Markets logo
Founded
Axal 2023
Figure Markets 2018
Headquarters
Axal New York, NY
Figure Markets San Francisco, CA
Availability
Axal Worldwide
Figure Markets Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Axal 2% boost for 3 months
Figure Markets $50 bonus when you deposit $500 within 30 days
Token
Axal
Figure Markets YLDS
Compounding
Axal Yes
Figure Markets Yes
Payouts
Axal Varies
Figure Markets Monthly
Fees
Axal Gas fees only
Figure Markets
Lockup
Axal None
Figure Markets
Maker Fee
Axal
Figure Markets
Taker Fee
Axal
Figure Markets

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Axal
Figure Markets
BTC Max
Axal
Figure Markets
ETH Rate
Axal
Figure Markets 1%
ETH Max
Axal
Figure Markets
Stablecoin Rate
Axal 6%
Figure Markets 3.85%

Pros

  • Non-custodial with automated DeFi routing
  • No manual rebalancing required

Cons

  • Rates variable based on DeFi conditions
  • Stablecoin-only focus

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Pros

  • First SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin (YLDS)
  • Regulated and transparent

Cons

  • Product is more complicated (i.e. a direct marketplace)