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The best Derivatives dApps on Base in 2026
We track 38 Derivatives dApps that run on Base and have reviewed 30 of them in full. Our top pick is Contango V2. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Contango V2
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Ethereum, Base +7
Contango V2 is a DeFi looping protocol that opens leveraged long, short and yield positions on existing lending markets in one transaction. It suits experienced traders who accept liquidation risk.
ScoreScore 7.5 out of 10TVL $16.3M+74.0% - 2
Orderly Bridge
Derivatives · Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain +16
Orderly is shared-orderbook infrastructure that lets builders launch their own perpetual-futures DEX, and traders use those frontends. It is a developer product first, with self-custody, multiple chains and an ORDER token.
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10TVL $23.5M−9.2% - 3
Synfutures
Derivatives · Base, Ethereum
SynFutures is a decentralized exchange for perpetual futures that lets users trade crypto, tokenized stocks and other assets from their own wallets. It suits experienced derivatives traders, and leverage risk is the main caveat.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL — - 4
SynFutures V3
Derivatives · Base, Blast
SynFutures V3 is a decentralized perpetual futures protocol on Base and Blast that pairs an AMM with an on-chain order book. TVL is modest at about $2.1M, so liquidity and leverage risk deserve attention.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $2.09M−9.7% - 5
Apollox
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum +3
ApolloX is a multichain decentralized exchange for crypto perpetuals, with off-chain matching in V1 and on-chain V2 trading. Its broad chain support and self-custodial V2 come with substantial leverage and trading risks.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 6
Derive V2
Derivatives · Optimism, Ethereum, Base +4
Derive V2 is a self-custodial exchange for crypto options, perpetuals and spot, aimed at BTC and ETH traders. Its main draw is onchain options; the main caveats are modest locked value and no listed audits.
ScoreScore 6.4 out of 10TVL $295K−0.0% - 7
InfinityPools
Derivatives · Base
InfinityPools is a Base-based derivatives DEX that advertises unlimited leverage with no liquidations and no oracles. Its TVL is small, so treat it as an early-stage product with an unusual design.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL $115K+0.1% - 8
Avantis
Derivatives · Base
Avantis is a decentralized perpetuals exchange on Base that lets users trade crypto, forex, metals, equities and commodities with leverage. It has a wide asset menu, but fees, audits and team details are not published in the sources reviewed.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL — - 9
KiloEx
Derivatives · BNB Chain, Op_Bnb, Base +3
KiloEx is a perpetual futures DEX on BNB Chain and several other networks, offering up to 125x leverage. Its on-chain TVL is small, so check liquidity and fees before trading.
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10TVL $1.31M−0.4% - 10
SYMMIO
Derivatives · Base, Berachain, Arbitrum +5
Symmio is an intent-based derivatives clearing protocol where third-party frontends send trade requests and competing solvers fill them. It is a flexible backend for builders, but it has a short track record, no listed audits and small TVL.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL $1.72M−12.8% - 11
ELFi Protocol
Derivatives · Base, Arbitrum
ELFi Protocol is a derivatives DEX on Base and Arbitrum that combines portfolio margining with a pooled liquidity design. It is a niche, small-TVL venue with high-leverage risk and little published detail on fees.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $1.42M−8.9% - 12
Plaza Finance
Derivatives · Base
Plaza Finance is a Base-based derivatives protocol that splits ETH-linked exposure into a stable-yield bond token and a leveraged token. It is a niche product with a short track record, and levETH carries real downside risk.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $0 - 13
Synthetix V3
Derivatives · Base, Ethereum, Arbitrum
Synthetix V3 is a perpetual futures trading interface that matches orders offchain and keeps deposits onchain, currently promoted on Ethereum Mainnet. It suits experienced derivatives traders comfortable with high leverage, and its main caveat is that leveraged positions can be liquidated quickly.
ScoreScore 5.6 out of 10TVL $00.0% - 14
RollX
Derivatives · Base, Bitlayer
RollX is a perpetual futures DEX on Base and Bitlayer that accepts multi-asset and BTC-native collateral. Its TVL is small, and fee and market details are not published publicly available.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $433K+0.3% - 15
Vest Markets
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Ethereum, BNB Chain +4
Vest Markets is a perpetuals DEX that advertises equities, crypto and FX trading with up to 50x leverage and zero fees. It is small by TVL and light on published detail, so treat it as a high-risk venue.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $221K−35.6% - 16
Stobix
Derivatives · Base
Stobix is a Base-based futures platform offering up to 200x leverage with AI-generated trade signals and wallet-based login. Its tools are accessible, but its liquidity is small and the leverage is extremely risky.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $51.1K+0.1% - 17
Jasper Vault
Derivatives · Arbitrum, Bitlayer, Base
Jasper Vault began as a peer-to-peer options protocol and now markets BTC perpetual futures with a built-in protection layer called Perpetual Protect. It is a small protocol with an interesting idea and few published details on how the protection works.
ScoreScore 5.4 out of 10TVL $39.0K−1.0% - 18
JOJO
Derivatives · Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain +1
JOJO is a perpetual futures exchange that matches orders off-chain and settles trades on-chain across four networks. Its TVL is very small, so liquidity and long-term traction are the main questions.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $25.0K+0.1% - 19
Flex Perpetuals
Derivatives · Base
Flex Perpetuals is a decentralized perpetual futures exchange on Base for leveraged trading in crypto, FX and commodities, with cross-margin collateral and gasless order execution. Its main draws are a stated 90% revenue share for liquidity providers and token holders, but its DefiLlama TVL is zero, so check liquidity before committing funds.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $0+0.0% - 20
Lynx
Derivatives · Sonic, Boba, Arbitrum +15
Lynx is a multichain perpetuals DEX that advertises trading with any token as collateral and gasless access from any blockchain. Its broad premise is clear, but key details such as fees, leverage limits, and security reviews are not published.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $155K−5.0% - 21
Wasabi Perps
Derivatives · Base, Solana, Ethereum +2
Wasabi Perps is a leverage trading protocol for long-tail assets such as memecoins and NFTs, running on several chains. TVL is small and public reporting hint at a recent incident, so treat it as high risk.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL $430K−14.4% - 22
Javsphere
Derivatives · Base
Javsphere is a DeFi project whose JAV token supports LeverageX, a decentralized platform offering up to 150x leverage on crypto, stocks and other assets. It is a high-risk product with a small footprint.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL $44.5K+2.4% - 23
Mummy Finance
Derivatives · Optimism, Arbitrum, Fantom +1
Mummy Finance is a perpetuals and swap DEX that started on Fantom and now runs on Optimism, Arbitrum and Base. It offers real-yield rewards, but its TVL is very small.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $51.7K−3.5% - 24
PRINT3R
Derivatives · Mode, Base
PRINT3R is a gamified perpetual futures platform that has been listed on Base and Mode since early 2024. Tracked TVL is close to zero, so treat it as a small, high-risk experiment.
ScoreScore 3.8 out of 10TVL $100.0% - 25
100XSOON
Derivatives · Base
100XSOON is a leveraged perpetuals and short-duration price-prediction platform that lets both people and AI agents open positions on crypto assets and some tokenized stocks. It is a high-risk trading venue on a young platform, and the main takeaway is that the leverage on offer is the largest risk to weigh.
ScoreScore 3.5 out of 10TVL $0
Derivatives dApps on Base: the numbers
- Tracked
- 38
- Reviewed
- 38
- Total TVL
- $91.9M
- Avg. score
- 5.5/10
DappsAtlas tracks 38 derivatives dApps on Base. Every one of them has a full review. The 26 that report TVL hold $91.9M between them, counting value on every chain they support. Apex Omni is the clear leader, holding 30% of it. The five largest make up 91% of the total; the median is $155K.
Ranked by TVL, Apex Omni ($27.2M), Orderly Bridge ($23.5M) and Contango V2 ($16.3M) lead the field. The best-rated is Contango V2 with 7.5/10, followed by Orderly Bridge (7.2) and Synfutures (7.0). The 27 rated derivatives dApps average 5.5/10, 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 rose 3.3%. Contango V2 gained the most (+74.0%), while SYMMIO dropped the most (−12.8%).
Largest by TVL
- 1
Apex Omni$27.2M
- 2
Orderly Bridge$23.5M
- 3
Contango V2$16.3M
- 4
Aevo Perps$15.0M
- 5SynFutures V3$2.09M
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3Synfutures7.0
- 4SynFutures V36.8
- 5
Apollox6.5
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas 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 Contango V2 ($16.3M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which derivatives dApp on Base has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Contango V2 has the highest score at 7.5/10, ahead of Orderly Bridge (7.2) and Synfutures (7.0). 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 DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 38 derivatives dApps on Base. Of these, 38 have a full review and 26 report value locked, $91.9M 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, Contango V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+74.0%) and SYMMIO the biggest drop (−12.8%). Combined TVL moved +3.3% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for derivatives dApps on Base?
The 27 rated derivatives dApps on Base average 5.5 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 7 score below 5.