Osmosis Review (October 2026): Fees, US States and Licenses

Best for: Cosmos IBC assets

5.1/10

US access 20%9.0
Regulation 20%3.0
Security record 15%7.0
Cost 15%5.0
Range 10%4.3
Popularity 15%1.0
Data quality 5%7.0

By Vahe Hakobyan Verified October 5, 2026 Medium confidence No affiliate links

Taker fee— Not verified
US states— Not verified
New York— Not verified
Coins— Not verified
CustodyNon-custodial
App Store— Not verified

Our verdict

Osmosis is an automated market maker that runs on its own Cosmos-based blockchain and trades assets bridged over IBC. OSMO is used for staking, governance and fees. Activity is modest: DefiLlama showed about $11.1 million in TVL and $41 million in 30-day volume on October 5, 2026, with an OSMO market cap near $28 million.

Pros

Dedicated app chain for Cosmos ecosystem assets
OSMO used for staking and governance
No hacks listed on its DefiLlama page

Cons

TVL only about $11 million
30-day volume about $41 million
Disclaimer page did not load; US access unverified

Osmosis fees

Maker / taker: — Not verified
Simple buy: Swap fee (pool spread factor plus protocol taker fee) included in the quote; plus network gas
ACH deposit: — Not verified
Wire deposit: — Not verified
Card purchase: — Not verified
USD withdrawal: — Not verified
Crypto withdrawal: Network fee only
Minimum deposit: — Not verified

Is Osmosis available in my state?

No US restriction could be confirmed or ruled out: the Osmosis disclaimer page did not render on 2026-10-05 and the docs do not address jurisdictions.

The list of states this platform serves is not verified yet.

New York: — Not verified
ID check (KYC): No
Withdraw crypto: Yes
Funding: Crypto

Is Osmosis regulated?

US operator: — Not verified
Parent company: — Not verified
State licenses: — Not verified
New York license: — Not verified
Founded: — Not verified
Headquarters: — Not verified

How secure is Osmosis?

Proof of reserves: N/A (non-custodial)
Audits: — Not verified
Insurance: — Not verified

Incidents since 2019

None found in the sources checked.

Crypto held on a platform is not covered by FDIC or SIPC insurance.

What you can do on Osmosis

Spot
Staking

Apps: Web
Support: — Not verified

Osmosis FAQ

What are Osmosis's fees?

Simple buy: Swap fee (pool spread factor plus protocol taker fee) included in the quote; plus network gas.

Can I withdraw crypto from Osmosis to my own wallet?

Yes. Osmosis lets US users send crypto to an external wallet.

Does Osmosis require ID verification?

No account or ID check is needed for on-chain swaps on Osmosis.

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