Synthetixsynthetix.io · perp DEX

7 Best Synthetix Alternatives

Synthetix lists 10 perp markets on Ethereum. Below, 7 perp DEXes with fees, leverage and sign-up side by side, Canborsa first: one venue for stocks, gold, pre-IPO names and crypto.

Canborsa

One account for stocks, gold, pre-IPO names, crypto and indices: 86 perp markets on a single venue, deposits from six networks (Canton, Robinhood Chain, Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain and Arbitrum), a flat 0.07% per side, and sign-up with an email, an X account or a wallet. The referral program shares up to 50% of fees with partners.

Aster

Aster lists 563 perp markets on BNB Chain. Fees: maker 0% / taker 0.04%; funding 1h. Sign-up is a browser wallet, and the venue is non-custodial.

Variational

Variational lists 559 perp markets on Arbitrum. Fees: maker 0% / taker 0%; funding variable, 1h to 8h. Sign-up is a browser wallet, and the venue is non-custodial.

Hyperliquid0.045% · 50x

318 perp markets on Hyperliquid L1 · Crypto · Gold & commodities · Indices · FX · funding 1h · browser wallet sign-up, non-custodial.

Extended0.025% · 100x

292 perp markets on Starknet · Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX · funding 1h · browser wallet sign-up, non-custodial.

Helix0.0001% · 100x

285 perp markets on Injective · Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX · funding 1h · browser wallet sign-up, non-custodial.

Lighter0% · 50x

212 perp markets on Lighter L2 · Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX · Bonds · funding 1h · browser wallet sign-up, non-custodial.

No, Synthetix does not require identity verification.

Synthetix runs on Ethereum.

The default Regular User tier pays 0.050% taker and 0.020% maker, with rates falling as 14-day volume rises, down to 0.017% taker at the top tier.

Referrers earn 25% of the trading fees generated by referred users, and referees get a 5% discount on trading fees once they enter a referral code at account creation.

Yes, Synthetix's token is SNX.

No, Synthetix restricts access from 20 jurisdictions.