GMX vs 1inch vs Frax (FRAX)

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Comparison Summary

GMX, 1inch and Frax (FRAX) each address unique challenges in the web3 ecosystem, offering complementary strengths for builders. Decentralized platform for spot and perpetual cryptocurrency trading with up to 100x leverage on Arbitrum and Avalanche. 1inch is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator that finds the best token swap rates across 13+ blockchains with advanced routing and MEV protection. Frax Finance is a decentralized finance protocol offering a suite of stablecoins, lending markets, AMMs, and a modular Layer 2 chain. Together, these tools serve different but overlapping user needs, making them valuable components in a modern web3 development stack.

	GMX // Crypto Trading Tools // DeFi Dapps	1inch // DeFi Dapps	Frax (FRAX) // DeFi Tools // DeFi Dapps // Decentralized Lending Dapps // Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)// Layer 2 Blockchains
At a Glance
Composability
Cross-Chain
Customizability
Developer Support
Ease of Integration
Performance
Key Features
Core Capabilities	Spot and perpetual contracts, Wallet-based trading, High leverage	Cross-chain Atomic Swaps, Split Order Routing, 1inch API Suite	Fraxswap AMM with TWAMM Orders, Fraxlend Permissionless Lending Market, Fraxferry Cross-Chain Transfers
Chain Support		+7	+2
Best For	DeFi Developers, Financial Institutions	DeFi Developers, Infrastructure Developers	DeFi Developers, Financial Institutions
Pricing
Free Tier	Standard	Free	Free
Paid Features	—	—	—
Custom Plans	—	—	—