| FEATURE | DRIFT | EXTENDED |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.035% | 0.025% |
| Maker Fee | -0.0025% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 101x | 100x |
| Perp Pairs | 40 | 117 |
| 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 (pre-suspension product)
- + 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: ~$286M drained on April 1, 2026 via an administrator private-key compromise (suspected DPRK-linked / Mandiant UNC6862); ~$295M in user losses still outstanding
- − Public perpetual trading suspended since the exploit — only a private beta is live as of July 2026, with no announced public relaunch date
- − Recovery pool started at only ~$3.8M and must accrue protocol revenue and Tether/partner funds over time to cover ~$295M in losses, so users are far from being made whole
Extended
PROS
- + 110+ perpetual markets combining cryptocurrencies with TradFi assets (gold, oil, EUR/USD, S&P 500, Nasdaq) — rare among perp DEXes
- + Zero maker fees and just a 0.025% taker fee, with maker rebates up to 0.013% based on 30-day market share
- + Up to 100x leverage on major crypto pairs including BTC and ETH, among the highest on Starknet
CONS
- − Restricted in the US, UK, Canada, Russia and sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria) — using a VPN to bypass violates the Terms of Use
- − TVL (~$137M) and liquidity remain 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 (0.025% 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 0.025% taker / 0% maker for perpetuals.