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ApeX vs Lighter

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

Metric
ApeX
ApeX
Lighter
Lighter
Chain
Ethereum L2
Ethereum L2
Type
Orderbook
Orderbook
24h Volume
$651M
$1.77B
Open Interest
$118M
$804M
Maker Fee
0.020%
0.00%
Taker Fee
0.050%
0.00%
Max Leverage
30×
20×
Markets
40
153
Collateral
USDC, USDT
USDC
Funding Interval
8h
1h
Airdrop Status
$APEX
$LIT

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

Lighter — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Zero gas fees
  • Fully on-chain orderbook
  • Fast settlement

Cons

  • Fewer markets than competitors
  • Newer ecosystem
  • Limited collateral options
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