Avantis

Avantis is a decentralized perpetuals exchange on Base, developed by Lumena Labs, that lets traders take leveraged positions on synthetic crypto, forex, metals and commodity markets against a USDC liquidity pool, with up to 500x leverage.

Avantis fees

Avantis charges about 1 bps maker and 4 bps taker (a basis point is 0.01%). As with any perp venue, the funding rate often matters more than the headline fee: it is a recurring payment between longs and shorts that can quietly run for or against your position. See how this stacks up on the lowest-fee perp DEX ranking.

Avantis leverage & markets

Avantis offers up to 500x leverage across crypto, forex, commodities markets on Base (Coinbase L2). Higher leverage magnifies both gains and liquidation risk, so size positions carefully. For the most aggressive limits, see the highest-leverage perp DEX ranking.

Is Avantis safe and is there KYC?

Avantis is non-custodial: your funds stay in your own wallet and you sign each trade, so there is no company holding your balance and typically no KYC. The trade-off is smart-contract and liquidation risk, so prefer venues with a solid track record and verify contracts yourself.

Who is behind Avantis?

Avantis was built by Built by Lumena Labs.

Backers: Pantera Capital, Founders Fund, Galaxy, Base Ecosystem Fund.

Avantis milestones

• 2024Avantis launches perpetuals on Base
• 2025Closes an 8M USD Series A led by Pantera
• 2026Launches V2 in private beta with over 100 assets

Avantis FAQ

What is Avantis?

Avantis is a Base-native perp DEX for leveraged crypto, forex and commodities with an LP-backed model. It runs on Base (Coinbase L2) using a pool model, offering up to 500x leverage on crypto, forex, commodities markets.

What are Avantis's fees?

Avantis charges roughly 1 bps maker and 4 bps taker (1 bp = 0.01%). Funding is paid periodically between longs and shorts.

Does Avantis require KYC?

No. Avantis is a decentralized exchange: you connect a self-custody wallet and trade permissionlessly, with no signup or KYC on the protocol.

Does Avantis have a token?

Yes, Avantis's token is $AVNT.