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OKX

OKX

OKX (formerly OKEx and okcoin) is a popular and large crypto exchange that offers OKX Earn, a suite of products, which includes crypto earn, staking a...

Gemini

Gemini

Gemini is a long-running centralized crypto exchange located in the United States. It offers staking and earn programs.Gemini StakingGemini Staking is...

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General

Platform
OKX logo
Gemini logo
Founded
OKX 2017
Gemini 2014
Headquarters
OKX Seychelles
Gemini New York, NY
Availability
OKX Worldwide, some services unavailable in US
Gemini All US states and Singapore

Fees & Financial

Bonus
OKX Buy $100 in crypto, get $10 in BTC
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Token
OKX
Gemini GUSD
Compounding
OKX Yes
Gemini No
Payouts
OKX Varies
Gemini
Fees
OKX
Gemini Yes
Lockup
OKX None (flexible) to fixed terms
Gemini None
Maker Fee
OKX 0.02
Gemini 0.35
Taker Fee
OKX 0.05
Gemini 0.35

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
OKX 0.44%
Gemini
BTC Max
OKX
Gemini
ETH Rate
OKX
Gemini 3%
ETH Max
OKX
Gemini
Stablecoin Rate
OKX 2.62%
Gemini

Pros

  • Full exchange services
  • Variety of products, including simple earn and staking

Cons

  • Flexible rates relatively low
  • Earn offering may be limited in the US

Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused