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The best Derivatives dApps on Linea in 2026
We track 5 Derivatives dApps that run on Linea and have reviewed 4 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 $16.2M+138% - 2
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−5.1% - 3
zkDX
Derivatives · Linea, zkSync Era, zkLink
zkDX is a small decentralized derivatives exchange with a liquidity-pool model and staking, launched on zkSync Era and later listed on Linea and zkLink. Its TVL is very low and falling, so treat it as high risk.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL $17.4K - 4
Satori Perp
Derivatives · Linea, Story, Ethereum +10
Satori Perp, also called Satori Finance, was a decentralized perpetual-futures platform that has shut down. A news report says it ended operations on July 16, citing too little revenue and weak markets.
ScoreScore 3.0 out of 10TVL $9.38K−1.0% - 5
RubyDex
Derivatives · Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum +7
RubyDex is a multichain decentralized exchange for perpetual contracts. Its basic product is identifiable, but limited published detail makes it hard to assess costs, security and trading conditions.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $24+0.0%
Derivatives dApps on Linea: the numbers
- Tracked
- 5
- Reviewed
- 5
- Total TVL
- $16.4M
- Avg. score
- 4.9/10
There are 5 derivatives dApps on Linea in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $16.4M in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Contango V2 dominates, with 99% of that total.
Ranked by TVL, Contango V2 ($16.2M), Lynx ($155K) and zkDX ($17.4K) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Contango V2 ranks first at 7.5/10, ahead of Lynx (5.0) and zkDX (4.0). That makes Contango V2 both the biggest and the best-rated. The 4 rated derivatives dApps average 4.9/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Arbitrum (4), Ethereum (4) and BNB Chain (4). Of the 3 with a confirmed status, 2 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. In the past week, total value locked rose 134%. Contango V2 gained the most (+138%).
Largest by TVL
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Contango V2$16.2M
- 2
Lynx$155K
- 3
zkDX$17.4K
- 4
Satori Perp$9.38K
- 5
RubyDex$24
Highest rated
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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 Linea by TVL?
Contango V2 is the largest derivatives dApp on Linea by total value locked, with $16.2M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Lynx ($155K) and zkDX ($17.4K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which derivatives dApp on Linea has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Contango V2 has the highest score at 7.5/10, ahead of Lynx (5.0) and zkDX (4.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many derivatives dApps on Linea has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 5 derivatives dApps on Linea. Of these, 5 have a full review and 5 report value locked, $16.4M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which derivatives dApps on Linea grew the most this week?
Among derivatives dApps with at least $1M locked, Contango V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+138%). Combined TVL moved +134% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for derivatives dApps on Linea?
The 4 rated derivatives dApps on Linea average 4.9 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 2 score below 5.