| FEATURE | EXTENDED | ASTER |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.01% | 0.0004% |
| Maker Fee | 0% | 0.00005% |
| Max Leverage | 100x | 1001x |
| Perp Pairs | 50 | 100 |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.2 |
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
Aster
PROS
- + Industry-leading up to 1001x leverage in Simple Mode on select crypto pairs (BTC, ETH on BNB Chain and Arbitrum)
- + MEV-resistant hidden orders enable whale-size trades without front-running or price impact — unique among major perp DEXes
- + Yield-bearing collateral (asBNB, USDF) allows traders to earn yield while maintaining open margin positions
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
- − Founded team is pseudonymous with limited public disclosure of the full private cap table and upgrade key management
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Extended or Aster better?
Aster has a higher rating (4.2 vs 4.1). Aster offers lower fees (0.0004% vs 0.01%). Choose Extended for its features, and Aster for lower fees.
What are the fees on Extended vs Aster?
Extended charges 0.01% taker / 0% maker. Aster charges 0.0004% taker / 0.00005% maker for perpetuals.