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Tonic Review: What to Know Before Trading on NEAR

Tonic is an open-source NEAR exchange for limit orders and perpetuals. Key details on fees, custody and how to start safely remain unconfirmed.

By the SkyBitcoins review team · Updated

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Tonic key facts

Tonic key facts
TypeDecentralized exchange for limit orders and perps
ChainNEAR
CodeDescribed as open source
AuditsTwo audits are listed
Value locked$32.6K−8.8% 7d
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Tonic FAQs

What is Tonic?

Tonic is described as an open-source decentralized exchange on NEAR. It offers a limit order book and perpetual futures trading.

Which blockchain does Tonic use, and how do you connect?

Tonic is built on NEAR. The project’s supported markets, wallet requirements and steps to connect are not confirmed; check the current app before connecting a wallet.

What does it cost to trade on Tonic?

Trading fees and perpetual funding rates are not confirmed. Check the current fee and funding information before placing an order.

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How we checked

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  1. defillama.com/protocol/tonic(opens in a new tab)

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