| FEATURE | DYDX | EXTENDED |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.05% | 0.025% |
| Maker Fee | 0.01% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 20x | 100x |
| Perp Pairs | 120 | 100 |
| Spot Trading | Yes | No |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.1 |
dYdX
PROS
- + Competitive perpetuals taker fee of 0.05% at base tier with maker rebates rewarding liquidity providers, plus zero-fee periods on BTC and SOL markets and a Surge program offering 50% fee rebates
- + Fully decentralized governance — all protocol parameters including fees, market listings, and rewards are controlled by DYDX token holders through onchain voting
- + No KYC required — non-custodial trading via wallet connection with full onchain transparency on the dYdX Cosmos appchain
CONS
- − Maximum leverage capped at 20x — significantly lower than competitors like Hyperliquid (50x) or GMX (100x) on major pairs
- − Perpetuals remain restricted in the US, UK, and Canada — US traders can only access the new Solana spot product, not derivatives
- − USDC-only collateral with no multi-collateral support — traders cannot use BTC, ETH, or other assets as perpetual margin
Extended
PROS
- + 100+ perpetual markets including cryptocurrencies and TradFi assets (gold, oil, EUR/USD, S&P 500, Nasdaq) — rare among perp DEXes
- + Zero maker fees and just 0.025% taker fees, 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, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria — VPN usage to bypass violates the Terms of Use
- − TVL (~$144M) 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 dYdX or Extended better?
dYdX has a higher rating (4.3 vs 4.1). Extended offers lower fees (0.025% vs 0.05%). Choose dYdX for its features, and Extended for lower fees.
What are the fees on dYdX vs Extended?
dYdX charges 0.05% taker / 0.01% maker. Extended charges 0.025% taker / 0% maker for perpetuals.