Explore DEXs by Blockchain
Each blockchain offers unique advantages for trading. Explore our supported networks and find the best DEXs for each ecosystem.
Arbitrum
Arbitrum is the leading Ethereum Layer 2 rollup, offering the security of Ethereum with significantly lower fees. The ecosystem has exploded with native DEXs like Camelot and GMX alongside deployments from Uniswap, SushiSwap, and Curve. Arbitrum uses optimistic rollups to batch transactions while inheriting Ethereum's security.
Ethereum
The original smart contract platform and DeFi hub. Ethereum hosts the largest DeFi ecosystem with the highest security guarantees and deepest liquidity. While gas fees can be high during network congestion, Ethereum remains the gold standard for decentralized trading. Most major DEXs launched on Ethereum first before expanding to other chains.
Polygon
Polygon is an Ethereum sidechain that offers near-instant transactions at a fraction of Ethereum's cost. The ecosystem has attracted major DeFi protocols including Uniswap, SushiSwap, and Curve. With strong partnerships and enterprise adoption, Polygon bridges the gap between Ethereum's security and practical everyday usage.
Base
Base is Coinbase's Layer 2 built on the Optimism stack. Launched in 2023, it quickly became one of the largest L2s by TVL thanks to Aerodrome's dominance and strong retail onboarding through Coinbase. Base offers extremely low fees while benefiting from Coinbase's brand recognition and user base of over 100 million.
Optimism
Optimism is an Ethereum Layer 2 focused on simplicity and public goods funding. Home to Velodrome, the dominant DEX using the ve(3,3) model, Optimism has carved out a unique niche in DeFi. The Superchain vision connects multiple L2s sharing security and interoperability, with Base being the most notable member.
BNB Chain
Binance's EVM-compatible blockchain offers low transaction fees and fast confirmation times. Popular among retail traders seeking affordable DeFi access, BNB Chain hosts PancakeSwap and numerous other DEXs. While more centralized than Ethereum, it provides a practical entry point for newcomers to decentralized trading.
Avalanche
Avalanche combines high throughput with EVM compatibility and subnet customization. Trader Joe emerged as the native DEX champion, while established protocols like Curve and SushiSwap have also deployed. The platform's institutional focus and gaming subnets position it as a versatile blockchain for various DeFi applications.
Solana
Solana offers unparalleled speed with 400ms block times and sub-cent transaction fees. The non-EVM architecture enables unique DEX designs like Jupiter's aggregation and Raydium's order book integration. Solana has become the go-to chain for high-frequency trading and memecoin activity, with Jupiter processing billions in daily volume.
Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain optimized for high-performance perpetual futures trading. With sub-second block times and zero gas fees for trading, it achieves centralized exchange-like performance while remaining fully on-chain and self-custodial. The chain is home to the Hyperliquid DEX, one of the highest-volume derivatives platforms in crypto.
THORChain
THORChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol that enables native asset swaps between blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB Chain without wrapped tokens. Using a network of validator nodes and the Cosmos SDK, THORChain facilitates trustless cross-chain transactions through its unique RUNE-paired liquidity pools.
Choosing the Right Blockchain
Different blockchains offer different trade-offs between security, speed, and cost. Ethereum provides the highest security but higher fees, while Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum and Base offer lower costs while inheriting Ethereum's security.