Both trade stocks, FX and commodities as perps: Extended's Starknet rollup, 0% maker fees and eToro backing versus edgeX's EDGE Chain, Arc deployment and deeper crypto liquidity.
At a glance
Higher 24h volume
ExedgeX
$364.2M
Lower taker fee
EtExtended
0.025%
Deeper liquidity (TVL)
EtExtended
$121.7M
Longer track record
ExedgeX
since 2024
dexwatch score
ExedgeX
83/100
Full comparison
Every figure is a dated snapshot from public sources (Oct 10, 2026); fields without a verifiable source show n/a. “Best” marks the stronger value in a row — higher volume or liquidity, lower fees, longer track record. Max leverage is shown as information, not a positive.
The EDGE token launched on 31 March 2026. V2 moved trading to the venue's own EDGE Chain in May 2026; on 16 September 2026 edgeX also went live on Circle's Arc network with native-USDC settlement.
✓0% maker / 0.025% taker on crypto and 0.010% taker on RWA markets
✓100+ markets including equities, FX and commodities; up to 50× on crypto and 100× on FX
✓$12.5M strategic round led by eToro (July 2026); audited by ChainSecurity plus a public Code4rena contest
✕No token yet; points were slashed for some accounts in August 2026
✕Starknet itself halted for about four hours in January 2026
ExedgeX
✓Deep liquidity and tight execution on majors; consistently a top-5 decentralized perp venue
✓Three named audit firms; V1 contracts were frozen cleanly after the V2 migration
✓24/7 stock, commodity and FX perps alongside crypto
✕Base taker fee (0.038%) is higher than the cheapest order-book rivals
✕The venue's own EDGE Chain is only months old; audit coverage of the new chain is not published
Extended vs edgeX FAQ
Which has higher trading volume, Extended or edgeX?
edgeX — about $364.2M in the last 24 hours versus $308.3M on Extended. Figures are a dated snapshot (Oct 10, 2026) and move constantly.
Is Extended or edgeX cheaper to trade?
Extended lists the lower headline taker fee (0.025% versus 0.038%). Your real cost also depends on network gas, maker rebates, spreads and price impact on the size you trade.
Which has deeper liquidity, Extended or edgeX?
Extended holds more total value locked ($121.7M versus $60.5M), a rough proxy for how much size a market can absorb.
Which offers higher leverage, Extended or edgeX?
Extended allows up to 100×, versus 100× on edgeX. Higher leverage multiplies losses as fast as gains — it is information, not an advantage.
What's the main difference between Extended and edgeX?
Extended is a perp dex on Starknet, while edgeX is a perp dex on EDGE Chain, Arc. Match the venue to the chain and assets you actually use.