| FEATURE | DRIFT | EXTENDED |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.035% | 0.01% |
| Maker Fee | -0.0025% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 101x | 100x |
| Perp Pairs | 40 | 50 |
| Spot Trading | Yes | No |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 2.0 | 4.1 |
Drift
PROS
- + Up to 101x leverage available on SOL, BTC, and ETH perpetual markets via High Leverage Mode
- + Maker rebates up to -0.0033% at VIP tier, meaning makers earn a rebate on each trade
- + Cross-collateral system lets any supported asset (USDT, SOL, JLP, etc.) serve as margin for any position
CONS
- − MAJOR EXPLOIT: $270M stolen on April 1-2, 2026 via Solana durable nonces — protocol under recovery, relaunch pending
- − Only available on Solana — users on other chains must bridge assets
- − High Leverage Mode (up to 101x) charges 2x the bottom taker fee tier
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 Drift or Extended better?
Extended has a higher rating (4.1 vs 2). Extended offers lower fees (0.01% vs 0.035%). Choose Drift for higher leverage, and Extended for lower fees.
What are the fees on Drift vs Extended?
Drift charges 0.035% taker / -0.0025% maker. Extended charges 0.01% taker / 0% maker for perpetuals.