YieldCompare · head to head
Gemini vs Frax (sfrxETH)
Asset-by-asset comparison of rates and risk profiles
Short answer
Gemini is the safer of the two: it passes 4 of our five public safety checks, while Frax (sfrxETH) passes 3.
On rates, the highest advertised APY is 7.0 % at Gemini and 2.97 % at Frax (sfrxETH). Base rates only, no promo tiers.
Gemini
Safety grade B
5 checks ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓
USDT —
BTC —
ETH 2.0 %
Top product MON · 7.0 %
Products tracked 3
Coins tracked 3
Jurisdiction USA (New York Trust Company, NYDFS)
Founded 2014
Min deposit $1
Open Gemini → 
Frax (sfrxETH)
Safety grade C
5 checks ✗ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓
USDT —
BTC —
ETH 2.97 %
Top product ETH · 2.97 %
Products tracked 1
Coins tracked 1
Jurisdiction Decentralized (Frax)
Founded 2022
Min deposit $0
Open Frax (sfrxETH) → Safety — check by check
| Check | B Gemini | C Frax (sfrxETH) |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Proof-of-Reserves | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flexible withdrawal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance Fund | ✗ | ✗ |
| Track record (2+ years incident-free) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Score | 4/5 · B | 3/5 · C |
The five public criteria behind each platform's grade. Each ✓ is one point — more points, safer grade. A highlighted ✓ is where one platform wins the criterion outright.