| FEATURE | EXTENDED | DRIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.01% | 0.035% |
| Maker Fee | 0% | -0.0025% |
| Max Leverage | 100x | 101x |
| Perp Pairs | 50 | 40 |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 4.1 | 2.0 |
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Extended or Drift better?
Extended has a higher rating (4.1 vs 2). Extended offers lower fees (0.01% vs 0.035%). Choose Extended for lower fees, and Drift for higher leverage.
What are the fees on Extended vs Drift?
Extended charges 0.01% taker / 0% maker. Drift charges 0.035% taker / -0.0025% maker for perpetuals.