| FEATURE | PARADEX | EXTENDED |
|---|---|---|
| Type | HYBRID | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0% | 0.01% |
| Maker Fee | 0% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 50x | 100x |
| Perp Pairs | 600 | 50 |
| Spot Trading | Yes | No |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.1 |
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paradex or Extended better?
Paradex has a higher rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Paradex offers lower fees (0% vs 0.01%). Choose Paradex for lower fees, and Extended for higher leverage.
What are the fees on Paradex vs Extended?
Paradex charges 0% taker / 0% maker. Extended charges 0.01% taker / 0% maker for perpetuals.