| FEATURE | EXTENDED | PARADEX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | HYBRID |
| Taker Fee | 0.025% | 0% |
| Maker Fee | 0% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 100x | 50x |
| Perp Pairs | 100 | 600 |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.5 |
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
Paradex
PROS
- + Zero trading fees for retail users — both maker and taker — on 100+ perpetual futures markets, with pro taker fees at just 0.02%
- + Privacy-preserving trading via zk-encryption hides positions, entries, exits, and PnL from public view, preventing MEV and liquidation sniping
- + 600+ markets spanning perpetual futures, perpetual options, and spot — roughly triple the next competitor's roster
CONS
- − USDC-only collateral — no multi-collateral support, limiting flexibility for traders holding other assets
- − Restricted for US persons, Canadian persons, and sanctioned jurisdictions — VPN usage explicitly prohibited in Terms of Service
- − Minimum order size of $500 on BTC, ETH, and SOL perpetuals ($200 on other markets), higher than many competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Extended or Paradex better?
Paradex has a higher rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Paradex offers lower fees (0% vs 0.025%). Choose Extended for higher leverage, and Paradex for lower fees.
What are the fees on Extended vs Paradex?
Extended charges 0.025% taker / 0% maker. Paradex charges 0% taker / 0% maker for perpetuals.