Extended Review 2026
About Extended
Extended is a high-performance decentralized perpetual futures exchange built on Starknet, offering 110+ markets that span cryptocurrencies and traditional financial assets including gold (XAU), oil, EUR/USD forex, the S&P 500, and Nasdaq indices. Founded in 2024 as X10 by a team of former Revolut executives led by CEO Ruslan Fakhrutdinov (ex-Head of Revolut's crypto business), it rebranded to Extended and completed a full migration from StarkEx to native Starknet mainnet in August 2025 for full composability. The platform delivers up to 100x leverage, zero maker fees with a 0.025% taker fee, and a CEX-like off-chain matching engine paired with on-chain ZK-rollup settlement roughly every two seconds. Traders connect with an EVM wallet such as MetaMask and can deposit from major EVM chains — Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, and Polygon — without manually bridging assets to Starknet. Extended raised $6.5M in seed funding from StarkWare, Semantic Ventures, Tioga Capital and Revolut executives, and has processed over $92B in cumulative perpetual volume with TVL around $137M.
KEY FACTS
- CUSTODY
- non-custodial
- TAKER FEE
- 0.025%
- MAX LEVERAGE
- 100x
- NETWORKS
- Starknet, Ethereum, Arbitrum
- KYC REQUIRED
- No
- FOUNDED
- 2024
Fee Structure
| MARKET | TAKER | MAKER |
|---|---|---|
| Perpetuals | 0.025% | 0% |
| Best Tier | 0.025% | -0.013% |
Leverage & Margin
Security
Pros & Cons
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
- + No KYC required — connect an EVM wallet and deposit from major EVM chains with no manual bridging to Starknet
- + CEX-like off-chain matching engine with on-chain ZK-rollup settlement every ~2 seconds and gas of $0.01–0.10
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
- − Native token (EXT) has not yet launched, so airdrop/points rewards are unrealized until the H1 2026 TGE
- − No official native mobile app — trading is via responsive web (or third-party apps), unlike Hyperliquid's native app
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Extended safe?
Extended is a non-custodial DEX on Starknet where users keep control of funds through their connected EVM wallet. Trades settle on-chain with ZK validity proofs roughly every two seconds, and an insurance-fund Vault covers liquidation shortfalls. The code was audited by StarkWare and Nethermind, though smart contract and market risk remain.
What are Extended trading fees?
Extended charges a 0.025% taker fee and 0% maker fee, one of the cheapest structures among perp DEXes. Market makers can earn rebates up to 0.013% based on their 30-day market share. Referred users get a 10% fee discount on their first $50M of volume. By comparison, Hyperliquid charges 0.045% taker.
Does Extended require KYC?
No, Extended does not require KYC. Users trade by connecting an EVM wallet such as MetaMask. However, Extended restricts access from several jurisdictions, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Russia, plus sanctioned countries like Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria. Using a VPN to bypass these restrictions violates the Terms of Use.
What leverage does Extended offer?
Extended offers up to 100x leverage on major cryptocurrency pairs like BTC and ETH, as well as on select TradFi markets such as gold and the S&P 500. Maximum leverage is lower on smaller-cap or less liquid pairs. Both cross and isolated margin modes are supported through unified margin.
How do deposits work on Extended?
Extended lets users connect an EVM wallet and deposit from major chains — Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base and Polygon — without manually bridging to Starknet. USDC is the primary collateral, with cross-asset collateral (wBTC, ETH, EURC) in development. Withdrawals settle back to the connected wallet.
What makes Extended different from other perp DEXes?
Extended stands out by offering 110+ markets that mix crypto with TradFi perpetuals — gold, oil, EUR/USD, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq — alongside a CEX-like trading experience. Built by ex-Revolut executives on Starknet, it pairs an off-chain matching engine with on-chain ZK settlement and zero maker fees.
Does Extended have a token or airdrop?
Extended's native token (EXT) had not launched as of mid-2026, with a token generation event planned for the first half of 2026. A Season 1 points program distributes up to 1.2M points weekly to traders, liquidity providers and referrers, making Extended a closely watched candidate for a 2026 airdrop.
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