{"id":"grvt","title":"GRVT","content":"GRVT (pronounced \"[Gravity](https://iq.wiki/wiki/gravity)\") is a hybrid decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the [ZKsync](https://iq.wiki/wiki/zksync) Validium Layer 2. The platform combines elements of centralized-exchange user experience with self-custodial settlement secured by zero-knowledge proofs. It launched a mainnet alpha in late 2024 and expanded its product scope to include spot and options markets in 2026. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-bvcNJgGjOiuec23h) [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-j0dFSWCjBX0Na0Za)​\n\n​\n\n## Product History\n\nThe mainnet alpha launched in late 2024 on [ZKsync](https://iq.wiki/wiki/zksync). GRVT initially focused on perpetual futures trading and expanded into spot and options markets during 2026. GRVT's spot market testnet went live around April 2026 ahead of a spot mainnet launch targeted around its token generation event (TGE). [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-bvcNJgGjOiuec23h)​\n\n## Technology and Features\n\nGRVT operates on ZKsync's Validium Layer 2 and uses a Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) model rather than an Automated Market Maker (AMM). The project has claimed high throughput and low latency, with throughput and latency figures attributed to GRVT in reporting. The platform describes itself as self-custodial and offers an optional compliance layer for institutional users to meet KYC/AML requirements. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-zU0ZwZV8TA4rmoxr) [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-th2aEwYu4J7EFw4p)​\n\n## Regulatory Positioning\n\nGRVT has stated that it is pursuing licensed and regulated onchain exchange status. Reporting indicates GRVT has sought or described plans to pursue a Bermuda crypto business (Class F) license to operate as a DEX, an EU MiCA-related approach, a Dubai VARA license, and an Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) capital markets license. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-tKwaKe4HtgQqb3qP)​\n\n## Product Expansion — \"Unified Margin\" / \"One Balance\"\n\nGRVT describes a long-term product vision called \"Unified Margin\" or \"One Balance,\" which it says would allow trading, yield generation, investment, and payments to be managed under a single account balance. [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-th2aEwYu4J7EFw4p)​\n\nNote: Partnerships with [Centrifuge](https://iq.wiki/wiki/centrifuge) and [Plume](https://iq.wiki/wiki/plume) reported elsewhere were identified in source material as supplementary and have not been included in the numbered source list above; these partnership claims are flagged here as unverified/supplementary and should not be treated as confirmed.\n\n## Metrics (date-stamped, self-reported)\n\n* As of ~March 2026: GRVT reported TVL rising to 484.1 million, and cumulative double-sided trading volume of 197 billion single-sided). [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-taW6UIihLDqnNdWY)\n* As of May 2026: GRVT stated it had processed more than $300 billion in cumulative trading volume. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-taW6UIihLDqnNdWY)\n* Per GRVT's X account, as of the end of Season 2 (June 30, 2026): 439M in deposits. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-taW6UIihLDqnNdWY)\n\n## Funding\n\nPrior to 2025, GRVT raised approximately 2.2 million private token sale in March 2024, as reported. On September 18–19, 2025, GRVT closed a $19 million Series A round co-led by [ZKsync](https://iq.wiki/wiki/zksync), Further Ventures, EigenCloud (formerly [EigenLayer](https://iq.wiki/wiki/eigenlayer)), and 500 Global. [\\[5\\]](#cite-id-tKwaKe4HtgQqb3qP) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-bvcNJgGjOiuec23h)​\n\n## Coinbase Listing Roadmap\n\nA single secondary aggregator reported that GRVT was added to [Coinbase](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinbase)'s listing roadmap on January 10, 2025. This claim comes from one secondary aggregator and has not been independently confirmed by [Coinbase](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinbase). Treat this as an unconfirmed report. [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-1ydAvUcvjmfrUsIR)​\n\n## Token ($GRVT)\n\n* Total supply: 1,000,000,000 $GRVT (no additional issuance planned). [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-j0dFSWCjBX0Na0Za)\n* GRVT reported a community/airdrop allocation that increased across Season 1 and Season 2 campaigns (reported changes: 20% → 22% → 28%). [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-taW6UIihLDqnNdWY)\n* Per GRVT's official X account, the TGE date was announced as July 21, 2026. 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