| FEATURE | AEVO | AVANTIS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| Maker Fee | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| Max Leverage | 20x | 500x |
| Perp Pairs | 144 | 90 |
| Spot Trading | No | No |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 4.2 | 3.5 |
Aevo
PROS
- + Rare on-chain options markets alongside 144 perpetual pairs — one of the only DEXs offering vanilla options and perps under a single unified margin account
- + Competitive perpetual fees of 0.08% taker / 0.05% maker, with options at 0.05% / 0.03% and up to a 20% fee discount for AEVO stakers
- + No KYC required — non-custodial trading by connecting any EVM wallet, accessible globally except the US, Canada, and China
CONS
- − Maximum 20x leverage on perpetuals is well below competitors like GMX (100x) and Avantis (500x), limiting appeal for high-leverage traders
- − TVL of roughly $15M is far smaller than leading perpetual DEXs such as Hyperliquid, which can reduce depth on lower-volume pairs
- − The full 20% fee discount requires staking AEVO with lock-ups of up to 12 months, so casual traders pay standard rates
Avantis
PROS
- + Zero-Fee Perpetuals: no opening, closing, or borrowing fees on losing trades — only a 2.5-10% profit share on winning positions
- + Fixed-fee perps cost just 6 bps (0.06%) opening and closing on BTC/ETH/SOL, and 8 bps (0.08%) on altcoins
- + 90+ markets from one account: 60+ crypto pairs plus 18+ forex pairs, commodities (gold, silver, WTI, Brent), indices (SPY, QQQ) and MAG7 equities
CONS
- − Single-chain deployment on Base only — traders on other networks must bridge assets in
- − USDC is the only accepted collateral, so holders of other stablecoins must convert first
- − Oracle- and keeper-based execution means dependency on Chainlink feed reliability during extreme volatility
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aevo or Avantis better?
Aevo has a higher rating (4.2 vs 3.5). Avantis offers lower fees (0.06% vs 0.08%). Choose Aevo for its features, and Avantis for lower fees.
What are the fees on Aevo vs Avantis?
Aevo charges 0.08% taker / 0.05% maker. Avantis charges 0.06% taker / 0.06% maker for perpetuals.