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Lighter vs ApeX

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

Metric
Lighter
Lighter
ApeX
ApeX
Chain
Ethereum L2
Ethereum L2
Type
Orderbook
Orderbook
24h Volume
$2.54B
$685M
Open Interest
$797M
$121M
Maker Fee
0.00%
0.020%
Taker Fee
0.00%
0.050%
Max Leverage
20×
30×
Markets
153
40
Collateral
USDC
USDC, USDT
Funding Interval
1h
8h
Airdrop Status
$LIT
$APEX

Lighter — Pros & Cons

Pros

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

Cons

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

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
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