| FEATURE | AVANTIS | ASTER |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.0004% | 0.0004% |
| Maker Fee | 0.0001% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 500x | 1001x |
| Perp Pairs | 80 | 468 |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 3.5 | 4.2 |
Avantis
PROS
- + Zero-Fee Perpetuals: pay no opening, closing, or borrowing fees on losing trades — only profit-share (as low as 2.5%) on wins
- + Maker fee of just 1 bps (0.01%) — among the cheapest in perp DEX space
- + Trade 80+ markets including crypto, forex, commodities, and indices from a single platform
CONS
- − Single-chain deployment on Base only — traders on other networks must bridge assets
- − Oracle-based execution means dependency on Chainlink feed reliability during extreme volatility
- − Only USDC accepted as collateral — must convert other stables first
Aster
PROS
- + Industry-leading up to 1001x leverage in Simple Mode on select crypto pairs (BTC, ETH on BNB Chain and Arbitrum)
- + Zero maker fees on USDT perpetuals (taker just 0.04%) plus an additional 5% discount when paying fees with $ASTER, and fee-free stock perpetuals
- + MEV-resistant hidden orders enable whale-size trades without front-running or price impact — unique among major perp DEXes
CONS
- − Maximum leverage of 1001x in Simple Mode is extremely risky — a 0.1% adverse move liquidates a 1001x position
- − Restricted in the US, UK, and Canada — three of the largest crypto markets — with no confirmed timeline for expansion
- − Founding team is pseudonymous with limited public disclosure of the full cap table and smart-contract upgrade key management
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avantis or Aster better?
Aster has a higher rating (4.2 vs 3.5). Choose Avantis for its features, and Aster for higher leverage.
What are the fees on Avantis vs Aster?
Avantis charges 0.0004% taker / 0.0001% maker. Aster charges 0.0004% taker / 0% maker for perpetuals.