The carrotfunding.io Difference

is unmatched transparency.

Modern prop trading firms have surged in popularity across CFDs, including FX, indices, and commodities, as well as crypto markets, emerging as a major force in the growing retail trading space. On one hand, they've helped democratize trading careers by allowing anyone to access greater trading capital with limited personal risk and drawn tens of thousands of participants worldwide, reflecting a strong demand for access to trading capital. On the other hand, the industry’s rapid growth outpaced its transparency, and the key questions remain unanswered or only partially addressed when convenient for business operators. Are traders truly trading firms' capital? Are the odds stacked too steeply? And, most importantly, how reliable are these firms when it matters the most - at payout?

We believe that these shortcomings are not just operational issues; they are structural and stem from the limitations of centralized infrastructure, closed execution environments, and misaligned incentives baked into how most of these firms are set up.

DeFi is the answer.

At carrotfunding.io, we're not just another prop firm, we're rebuilding the business model from the ground up using DeFi principles. Our goal is to eliminate the opacity, reduce counterparty risk, and promote clear rules, trading objectives, and conditions, providing trustworthy service for our traders.

Here is how we are pioneering a DeFi-native trader funding model:

Transparent by Design: On-chain Business Model

At carrotfunding.io, transparency isn’t just a value, it’s the foundation we build on. Like nearly all evaluation-based prop firms, we expect the majority of our revenue to come from evaluation fees, not from profit splits. Our business model does not obscure this - in fact, it highlights it.

Learn more about our business model here.

Financial Transparency

Every financial interaction with our platform happens on-chain, from evaluation fee payment to trader payouts. Everything is open and auditable, giving traders unmatched visibility and confidence in how we operate.

This extends beyond just payments and payout flow, it also applies to how we manage risk and capital behind the scenes.

Risk Management Transparency

Our risk management system is a part of the on-chain infrastructure itself. Together with our vault, traders can see how capital is allocated, how positions are hedged, and how risk is managed in real time. This means A/B-booking logic is no longer a black box - it has become transparent and an observable risk mitigation tool.

Don't Trust, Verify.

Every decision around exposure is publicly auditable, ensuring that risk management supports the integrity of the platform.

You can find all our wallet addresses as well as further details about our vault on the dedicated page below:

Transparency & On-Chain Proofs

DeFi-powered Simulated Trading Environment

Our proprietary trading terminal reflects real DeFi market conditions. Pricing and execution logic are sourced directly from decentralized trading protocols. This means the conditions you’re evaluated under, including spreads, slippage, execution speed, and fees, are the same as those faced by real traders on-chain.

We apply no artificial markups on fees or spreads. All trading conditions reflect the live environment of the decentralized trading protocol. Learn More about the trading venues carrotfunding.io integrates with, along with their respective trading conditions, on the page below.

Supported Trading Venues

Extensive Crypto Market Access

As a DeFi-native trader funding firm, our focus is on providing access to as many crypto trading pairs as possible. Through our integrated trading venues, we offer access to over 230 crypto trading pairs, including majors, altcoins, and even the latest meme coins.

Available trading pairs vary by venue and are updated regularly, depending on the supported assets of each decentralized protocol. You can explore the full list of available trading pairs for each trading venue on the following page.

gTrade (Gains Network)

On-Chain Track Record

At carrotfunding.io, every evaluation is minted as an NFT, creating a permanent, verifiable record of your trading journey. These NFTs are more than just access keys - they serve as your on-chain identity, storing the parameters of your evaluation, proof of participation, and trading history.

Each NFT is unique to its holder and can be transferred or traded on secondary markets, reflecting both your reputation and your progress within the ecosystem. This approach ensures transparency, portability, and a decentralized layer of trust that grows with every trader who joins the platform.

You can view the details of your NFT and track its attributes directly on-chain or through your connected dashboard.