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The best Derivatives dApps on Base in 2026
We track 38 Derivatives dApps that run on Base and have reviewed 17 of them in full. Our top pick is Orderly Bridge. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Orderly Bridge
Derivatives · Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain +16
Orderly is trading infrastructure for branded perpetual DEXs, not a conventional token bridge or a single exchange. Traders use it through connected apps, so check that app’s fees, markets and terms before connecting a wallet.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL $23.5M−9.6% - 2
Contango V2
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Ethereum, Base +7
Contango V2 automates leveraged positions using DeFi lending markets. It may suit experienced traders, but costs, liquidation risk and contract exposure need careful checking.
ScoreScore 5.9 out of 10TVL $6.80M−0.4% - 3
Synthetix V3
Derivatives · Base, Ethereum, Arbitrum
Synthetix V3 powers leveraged perpetual futures with Ethereum-based custody and offchain order matching. It may suit experienced traders, but check the fee schedule, liquidation rules and security record before depositing.
ScoreScore 5.7 out of 10TVL $0−0.0% - 4
InfinityPools
Derivatives · Base
InfinityPools is a Base DEX offering leveraged positions without liquidations, according to its stated model. Interest keeps positions open, but rates, fees, supported assets and audit details are not clearly published.
ScoreScore 5.6 out of 10TVL $115K−0.1% - 5
Stobix
Derivatives · Base
Stobix combines Base-based perpetual futures with AI trading signals and yield products. Its high leverage and limited published detail on fees, audits and licensing call for caution.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $51.0K−0.2% - 6
SynFutures V3
Derivatives · Base, Blast
SynFutures V3 is an onchain perpetuals protocol for crypto and real-world-asset markets. Before trading, check which markets are live and what fees and funding rates apply.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $2.09M+70.8% - 7
SYMMIO
Derivatives · Base, Berachain, Arbitrum +5
SYMMIO is an on-chain derivatives clearing protocol, not a trading site. You trade through independent frontend builders, so check their costs and terms as well as the protocol’s risks before depositing.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $1.72M−12.9% - 8
ELFi Protocol
Derivatives · Base, Arbitrum
ELFi Protocol is a derivatives DEX offering portfolio-margin trading and pooled liquidity on Base and Arbitrum. Its trading model is described, but fees and important trust details need checking before you use it.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $1.38M−11.2% - 9
Likwid
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Base, Ethereum
Likwid is a DeFi trading and lending protocol with swaps, leveraged margin trading and liquidity pools. Its fees, audit details and custody risks need checking before you deposit.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $12.4K−1.0% - 10
KiloEx
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Op_Bnb, Base +3
KiloEx is a multi-chain perpetual-futures DEX, but its fees, custody details and live market activity need checking before you connect funds.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $1.31M−0.5% - 11
JOJO
Derivatives · Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain +1
JOJO is a decentralized perpetuals exchange using off-chain order matching and on-chain settlement across four networks. It may suit experienced traders, but fees, trading details and audit scope need checking before you commit funds.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $25.0K−0.1% - 12
Flex Perpetuals
Derivatives · Base
Flex Perpetuals advertises leveraged, self-custodial trading on Base, but its documentation includes a wind-down notice. Check that trading is still operating before connecting a wallet or depositing collateral.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $0−0.0% - 13
Apollox
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum +3
ApolloX is a decentralized derivatives exchange built around off-chain order matching and on-chain settlement. Before using it, check the current fees, supported markets and network requirements; its audit and licensing details are not published.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL — - 14
Wasabi Perps
Derivatives · Base, Solana, Ethereum +2
Wasabi Perps offers leveraged trading on long-tail assets and liquidity vaults, but key details on costs, custody and audit scope are not published.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL $436K−12.6% - 15
Jasper Vault
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Bitlayer, Base
Jasper Vault offers BTC perpetual trading with a position-protection feature called PP. Its risk-reduction claims are not a guarantee against liquidation, and key details such as fees, custody and protection mechanics need checking before you connect funds.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL $38.9K−1.4% - 16
Plaza Finance
Derivatives · Base
Plaza Finance offers structured asset vaults on Base for yield or leveraged exposure. The product is identifiable, but fees, vault mechanics and key safety details remain unclear.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL $0 - 17
Apex Omni
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Ethereum, Base +2
ApeX Omni is a multi-chain decentralized perpetual-futures platform. Fees, custody details and independent audits are not established, so check the trading terms before connecting funds.
ScoreScore 3.0 out of 10TVL $27.2M−4.9% - 18
Aevo Perps
Derivatives · Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism +1
Aevo Perps is a crypto derivatives platform for trading options and perpetual futures. Fees, custody arrangements and key trust details are not established, so check them before trading.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $14.9M−2.8% - 19
BMX Freestyle
Derivatives · Base, Mode
BMX Freestyle is a derivatives project on Base and Mode. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $1.30M−0.0% - 20
RollX
Derivatives · Base, Bitlayer
RollX is a decentralized exchange for on-chain perpetuals on Base and Bitlayer. Trading costs, custody details and the scope of its listed audits are not clear enough to judge before you connect a wallet.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $432K−0.8% - 21
Derive V2
Derivatives · Optimism, Ethereum, Base +4
Derive V2 is an onchain options and perpetuals exchange, but its fees and audit status need checking before you connect a wallet or trade.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $295K−0.1% - 22
Vest Markets
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Ethereum, BNB Chain +4
Vest Markets presents itself as a cross-asset perpetuals DEX, but its fee, audit and wallet details are too limited to judge whether it is a good place to trade. Treat its zero-fee and up-to-50x claims as claims to verify before connecting a wallet.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $185K−45.6% - 23
Lynx
Derivatives · Sonic, Boba, Arbitrum +15
Lynx is a decentralized perpetuals exchange that advertises cross-chain, gasless trading with any token as collateral. Its fees, trading mechanics and security record are too unclear to assess before you connect funds.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $157K−3.1% - 24
BMX Classic Perps
Derivatives · Base, Sonic, Mode
BMX Classic Perps is a derivatives project on Base, Sonic and Mode that appears to be inactive. Check its current status before sending it any funds.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $97.6K−9.9% - 25
Domination Finance
Derivatives · Base, Polygon, Ethereum +2
Domination Finance is a derivatives project on Base, Polygon, Ethereum and Boba. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $84.0K−13.7%
Derivatives dApps on Base: the numbers
- Tracked
- 38
- Reviewed
- 38
- Total TVL
- $82.3M
- Avg. score
- 4.8/10
SkyBitcoins tracks 38 derivatives dApps on Base. Every one of them has a full review. The 26 that report TVL hold $82.3M between them, counting value on every chain they support. Apex Omni is the clear leader, holding 33% of it. The five largest make up 91% of the total; the median is $157K.
Ranked by TVL, Apex Omni ($27.2M), Orderly Bridge ($23.5M) and Aevo Perps ($14.9M) lead the field. The best-rated is Orderly Bridge with 6.0/10, followed by Contango V2 (5.9) and Synthetix V3 (5.7). The 17 rated derivatives dApps average 4.8/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Arbitrum (18), Ethereum (15) and BNB Chain (12). Of the 32 with a confirmed status, 29 are active and 3 are inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 4.8%. SynFutures V3 gained the most (+70.8%), while SYMMIO dropped the most (−12.9%).
Largest by TVL
- 1
Apex Omni$27.2M
- 2
Orderly Bridge$23.5M
- 3
Aevo Perps$14.9M
- 4
Contango V2$6.80M
- 5SynFutures V3$2.09M
Highest rated
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- 2
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Synthetix V35.7
- 4
InfinityPools5.6
- 5
Stobix5.5
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest derivatives dApp on Base by TVL?
Apex Omni is the largest derivatives dApp on Base by total value locked, with $27.2M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Orderly Bridge ($23.5M) and Aevo Perps ($14.9M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which derivatives dApp on Base has the highest SkyBitcoins score?
Orderly Bridge has the highest score at 6.0/10, ahead of Contango V2 (5.9) and Synthetix V3 (5.7). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many derivatives dApps on Base has SkyBitcoins reviewed?
SkyBitcoins tracks 38 derivatives dApps on Base. Of these, 38 have a full review and 26 report value locked, $82.3M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which derivatives dApps on Base grew the most this week?
Among derivatives dApps with at least $1M locked, SynFutures V3 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+70.8%) and SYMMIO the biggest drop (−12.9%). Combined TVL moved −4.8% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for derivatives dApps on Base?
The 17 rated derivatives dApps on Base average 4.8 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 8 score below 5.