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ApeX vs dYdX

Side-by-side comparison of two perpetual futures exchanges — updated in real time.

Metric
ApeX
ApeX
dYdX
dYdX
Chain
Ethereum L2
dYdX Chain
Type
Orderbook
Orderbook
24h Volume
$651M
$228M
Open Interest
$118M
$75.5M
Maker Fee
0.020%
-0.011%
Taker Fee
0.050%
0.030%
Max Leverage
30×
25×
Markets
40
188
Collateral
USDC, USDT
USDC
Funding Interval
8h
1h
Airdrop Status
$APEX
$DYDX

ApeX — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • StarkEx proven technology
  • Multi-chain deposits
  • APEX token live with staking

Cons

  • Somewhat centralized infrastructure
  • Complex fee tiers
  • UI can be overwhelming

dYdX — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Own sovereign L1 chain
  • 188 markets
  • Maker rebates
  • DYDX token live

Cons

  • Volume has declined vs competitors
  • Cosmos chain less accessible
  • Complex bridging
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