| FEATURE | EXTENDED | PARADEX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | HYBRID |
| Taker Fee | 0.025% | 0% |
| Maker Fee | 0% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 100x | 50x |
| Perp Pairs | 117 | 76 |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Extended
PROS
- + 110+ perpetual markets combining cryptocurrencies with TradFi assets (gold, oil, EUR/USD, S&P 500, Nasdaq) — rare among perp DEXes
- + Zero maker fees and just a 0.025% taker fee, 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, UK, Canada, Russia and sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria) — using a VPN to bypass violates the Terms of Use
- − TVL (~$137M) 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 — 0% maker and 0% taker — across all 76 perpetual futures markets; professional and API takers pay just 0.02%
- + Privacy-preserving trading via zk-encrypted accounts hides positions, entries, exits, and PnL from public view, preventing MEV and liquidation sniping
- + 2,200+ markets from one unified USDC account: 76 crypto and RWA perps (including GOOGL, MSTR, silver, and oil), 2,100+ options, and spot
CONS
- − USDC-only collateral — no multi-collateral support, limiting flexibility for traders holding other assets
- − Restricted for US and Canadian persons and sanctioned jurisdictions; VPN circumvention is explicitly prohibited in the Terms of Service
- − Spot trading is limited to just two pairs (ETH and DIME) — the venue is overwhelmingly perps- and options-focused
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.