| FEATURE | EXTENDED | GRVT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | HYBRID |
| Taker Fee | 0.01% | 0.045% |
| Maker Fee | 0% | -0.0001% |
| Max Leverage | 100x | 50x |
| Perp Pairs | 50 | 96 |
| Spot Trading | No | No |
| KYC Required | No | Yes |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.5 |
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
GRVT
PROS
- + Negative maker fees across all tiers, starting at -0.0001% at Level 1 and reaching -0.003% at Level 9 — traders earn rebates for providing liquidity
- + Sub-millisecond execution with up to 600,000 TPS on custom ZKsync Validium appchain, rivaling centralized exchange performance
- + Non-custodial smart account wallet eliminates counterparty risk — all settlements verified onchain via zero-knowledge proofs on Ethereum L1
CONS
- − KYC required via ComplyCube (document verification + biometrics) — unlike most DEXs, anonymous trading is not possible
- − Only USDT as trading collateral — no multi-collateral support with BTC, ETH, or stablecoins like USDC yet
- − Restricted in 9 jurisdictions including the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cuba, Iran, and North Korea
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Extended or GRVT better?
GRVT has a higher rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Extended offers lower fees (0.01% vs 0.045%). Choose Extended for lower fees, and GRVT for its features.
What are the fees on Extended vs GRVT?
Extended charges 0.01% taker / 0% maker. GRVT charges 0.045% taker / -0.0001% maker for perpetuals.