| FEATURE | AVANTIS | EXTENDED |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.0004% | 0.01% |
| Maker Fee | 0.0001% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 500x | 100x |
| Perp Pairs | 80 | 50 |
| Spot Trading | No | No |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 3.5 | 4.1 |
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
Extended
PROS
- + Over 50 perpetual markets including cryptocurrencies and TradFi assets (gold, oil, S&P 500, Nasdaq) — unique among perp DEXes
- + Zero maker fees for LP vault participants, with taker fees starting at ~0.01% for competitive cost efficiency
- + Up to 100x leverage on major crypto pairs, among the highest available on Starknet
CONS
- − Restricted in the US, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria — VPN usage prohibited per Terms of Use
- − TVL and liquidity lower than leading perp DEXes like Hyperliquid, meaning less depth for large positions
- − Starknet L2 has lower adoption than Ethereum L1 or Solana — fewer integrated dApps and wallets
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avantis or Extended better?
Extended has a higher rating (4.1 vs 3.5). Avantis offers lower fees (0.0004% vs 0.01%). Choose Avantis for lower fees, and Extended for its features.
What are the fees on Avantis vs Extended?
Avantis charges 0.0004% taker / 0.0001% maker. Extended charges 0.01% taker / 0% maker for perpetuals.