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The best Derivatives dApps on zkSync Era in 2026
We track 11 Derivatives dApps that run on zkSync Era and have reviewed 6 of them in full. Our top pick is Grvt. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Grvt
Derivatives · zkSync Era, Ethereum
Grvt combines crypto spot trading, leveraged perpetuals and yield on collateral. It may suit active traders, but check the unpublished fees, yield terms and custody details before funding an account.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL — - 2
Fulcrom Perps
Derivatives · Cronos, zkSync Era, Cronos zkEVM
Fulcrom is a multi-chain perpetuals exchange for leveraged crypto trading, but its published details leave important questions about trading costs, leverage and security unanswered.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $4.88M−2.5% - 3
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% - 4
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 — - 5
Fulcrom Finance
Derivatives · Cronos, zkSync Era
Fulcrom Finance is a decentralised perpetuals exchange with trading and staking features. Its advertised leverage is high, but fees and security details need closer checking before you commit funds.
ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10TVL — - 6
HoldStation DeFutures
Derivatives · World Chain, zkSync Era, Berachain +1
HoldStation DeFutures is a perpetuals trading platform marketed on BNB Chain. Its fees, custody details and audit scope are unclear, so check the live market terms before funding an account.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL $0−17.4% - 7
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% - 8
Derivio
Derivatives · zkSync Era
Derivio now presents itself as an AI-native trading terminal, while its older zkSync Era derivatives product is winding down. Check which product is live before connecting a wallet or depositing funds.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $32.7K−1.2% - 9
zkDX
Derivatives · Linea, zkSync Era, zkLink
zkDX is described as a decentralized derivatives exchange with liquidity and staking pools, but key details on fees, contract safety and how to use it remain unclear. Verify the live app and documentation before connecting a wallet or depositing funds.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $17.4K−0.4% - 10
Satori Perp
Derivatives · Linea, Story, Ethereum +10
Satori Perp is a decentralized perpetuals exchange winding down, with services reportedly scheduled to end on July 16, 2026. New users should look elsewhere; existing users should prioritize closing positions and withdrawals.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $9.33K−0.9% - 11
RubyDex
Derivatives · Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum +7
RubyDex is a derivatives project on Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum and Bnb Chain. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $24−0.1%
Derivatives dApps on zkSync Era: the numbers
- Tracked
- 11
- Reviewed
- 11
- Total TVL
- $5.15M
- Avg. score
- 4.5/10
SkyBitcoins tracks 11 derivatives dApps on zkSync Era. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 7 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $5.15M, counting value on every chain they support. Fulcrom Perps dominates, with 95% of that total. The five largest make up 100% of the total; the median is $25.0K.
By value locked, the largest derivatives dApps on zkSync Era are Fulcrom Perps ($4.88M), Vest Markets ($185K) and Derivio ($32.7K). The best-rated is Grvt with 5.2/10, followed by Fulcrom Perps (4.5) and JOJO (4.5). The 6 rated derivatives dApps average 4.5/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on BNB Chain (6), Ethereum (5) and Arbitrum (5). Of the 7 with a confirmed status, 6 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 5.1%.
Largest by TVL
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Fulcrom Perps$4.88M
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Vest Markets$185K
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Derivio$32.7K
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JOJO$25.0K
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zkDX$17.4K
Highest rated
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Grvt5.2
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Apollox4.5
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Fulcrom Finance4.2
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 zkSync Era by TVL?
Fulcrom Perps is the largest derivatives dApp on zkSync Era by total value locked, with $4.88M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Vest Markets ($185K) and Derivio ($32.7K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which derivatives dApp on zkSync Era has the highest SkyBitcoins score?
Grvt has the highest score at 5.2/10, ahead of Fulcrom Perps (4.5) and JOJO (4.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many derivatives dApps on zkSync Era has SkyBitcoins reviewed?
SkyBitcoins tracks 11 derivatives dApps on zkSync Era. Of these, 11 have a full review and 7 report value locked, $5.15M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which derivatives dApps on zkSync Era grew the most this week?
Among derivatives dApps with at least $1M locked, . Combined TVL moved −5.1% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for derivatives dApps on zkSync Era?
The 6 rated derivatives dApps on zkSync Era average 4.5 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 5 score below 5.