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Krak

Krak

Krak is a new simple crypto-powered mobile payment app by the popular Kraken crypto exchange. It is designed to be a crypto-friendly alternative to Ve...

Liquid

Liquid

Liquid is a non-custodial trading and yield platform launched in 2025. While best known for its high-leverage trading, it also offers a Vault product ...

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General

Platform
Krak logo
Liquid logo
Founded
Krak 2025
Liquid 2025
Headquarters
Krak San Francisco, CA
Liquid Delaware, US
Availability
Krak Worldwide
Liquid Worldwide excluding US and Ontario

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Krak $10 bonus after $10 deposit with code: CIR
Liquid 10% discount on fees with referral code: CIR
Token
Krak
Liquid
Compounding
Krak Yes
Liquid No
Payouts
Krak Weekly
Liquid
Fees
Krak None
Liquid
Lockup
Krak None
Liquid 4 day minimum
Maker Fee
Krak
Liquid 0.07
Taker Fee
Krak
Liquid 0.045

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Krak 0.1%
Liquid
BTC Max
Krak
Liquid
ETH Rate
Krak 1%
Liquid
ETH Max
Krak
Liquid
Stablecoin Rate
Krak 3.6%
Liquid

Pros

  • Simple, fee-free and rewarding app to manage crypto payments
  • Pays interest rewards on most coins
  • No lock ups

Cons

  • Rates are modest
  • New app with limited features vs full Kraken

Pros

  • Non-custodial with automated vault strategies
  • Targets 10%+ APY on USDC

Cons

  • New platform launched 2025
  • Yield targets not guaranteed