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The best DEXes on Base in 2026
We track 102 DEXes that run on Base and have reviewed 91 of them in full. Our top pick is Uniswap V4. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Uniswap V4
DEXes · Ethereum, Robinhood Chain, Base +19
Uniswap V4 is the latest version of the Uniswap decentralized exchange, adding customizable pool logic called hooks on top of V3's concentrated liquidity. It is a large, multichain DEX with roughly $1.17 billion in TVL, but costs and hook risk need checking.
ScoreScore 8.5 out of 10TVL $1.14B−2.9% - 2
Uniswap V3
DEXes · Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum +38
Uniswap V3 is a decentralized exchange protocol that lets users swap tokens and provide concentrated liquidity across more than 40 chains, with about $1.6 billion in TVL on DefiLlama.
ScoreScore 8.4 out of 10TVL $1.51B−3.7% - 3
Uniswap V2
DEXes · Ethereum, Base, Polygon +14
Uniswap V2 is the constant-product automated market maker version of Uniswap, still holding about $938 million in TVL across 17 chains. It is a widely used, permissionless swap venue, but liquidity providers carry impermanent loss risk.
ScoreScore 8.0 out of 10TVL $864M−4.1% - 4
PancakeSwap AMM V3
DEXes · BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base +8
PancakeSwap AMM V3 is the concentrated-liquidity version of the PancakeSwap DEX, listed on DefiLlama with about $712 million in TVL across 11 chains. It is a large, multichain venue, though public sources list no audits for this entry.
ScoreScore 7.8 out of 10TVL $694M−2.5% - 5
Pancakeswap V2
DEXes · BNB Chain, Base
PancakeSwap V2 is the constant-product AMM version of PancakeSwap, used for swaps, liquidity pools and CAKE farming mainly on BNB Chain. It is a long-running, widely used DEX, but it carries normal DeFi risks such as impermanent loss and token scams.
ScoreScore 7.8 out of 10TVL — - 6
THORChain DEX
DEXes · THORChain, Bitcoin, Ethereum +10
THORChain is a Layer 1 DEX that swaps native assets such as BTC, ETH and SOL across chains without wrapped tokens or bridges. It suits self-custody users who want no-account swaps, but fees and protocol risk need a close look.
ScoreScore 7.7 out of 10TVL $62.1M−6.0% - 7
Quickswap
DEXes · Polygon, Base, Immutablezkevm +6
QuickSwap is a decentralised exchange that began on Polygon and now spans several EVM chains, with swaps, liquidity pools, farms, perpetuals and staking in one app. It offers broad features, but users carry smart-contract and leverage risk.
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10TVL — - 8
Uniswap
DEXes · Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum +2
Uniswap is a decentralized exchange protocol for swapping tokens through liquidity pools across several chains. It offers self-custody trading, but users need to check pool liquidity, token risks and the total cost before confirming a swap.
ScoreScore 7.5 out of 10TVL — - 9
PancakeSwap Infinity
DEXes · BNB Chain, Base, Robinhood Chain +1
PancakeSwap Infinity is the multi-pool-type version of the PancakeSwap DEX, tracked at about $73.5 million TVL across four chains. It aims at capital efficiency and low price impact, but public sources say little about fees and design.
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10TVL $72.2M+1.3% - 10
SushiSwap
DEXes · Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum +32
SushiSwap is a long-running multichain decentralized exchange that pairs a swap interface with an aggregator for routing across many networks. It suits users who want broad chain coverage, but liquidity and fee details vary by chain.
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10TVL $35.2M−1.3% - 11
Aerodrome
DEXes · Base
Aerodrome is an automated market maker on Base that acts as the network's main liquidity hub, pairing a token-incentive engine with vote-lock governance. It suits users who trade or provide liquidity on Base and accept AMM and token-incentive risks.
ScoreScore 7.3 out of 10TVL — - 12
Fluid DEX
DEXes · Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base +2
Fluid DEX is the trading layer of Fluid, Instadapp's DeFi protocol, which lets liquidity providers also use their positions as collateral. It holds about $221 million in TVL across five chains, but no audits are listed in the data we reviewed.
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10TVL $216M−2.7% - 13
SushiSwap V3
DEXes · Ethereum, Katana, Robinhood Chain +27
SushiSwap V3 is the concentrated-liquidity version of Sushi's DEX, a Uniswap V3 fork live on more than 30 chains with about $41.5M in TVL. It suits swappers and liquidity providers who want broad chain coverage, but public sources list no audits.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $39.2M+4.3% - 14
Dexalot DEX
DEXes · Avalanche, Arbitrum, BNB Chain +1
Dexalot is a non-custodial, fully on-chain order book exchange that runs on its own app-specific chain and takes deposits from several networks. It suits traders who want a centralized-exchange feel without handing over custody.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $2.22M+20.8% - 15
Wombat Exchange
DEXes · BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Avalanche +7
Wombat Exchange is a multi-chain stableswap DEX that started on BNB Chain and uses single-sided liquidity pools for low-slippage swaps. It covers many chains, but its listed TVL is only about $1.04 million.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $1.04M+0.9% - 16
Alien Base
DEXes · Base
Alien Base is a Base-native DEX and aggregator that bundles a trading terminal, concentrated liquidity, ALB staking and a token launcher. Its feature set is broad, but its audit coverage is mixed and several earlier products have been retired.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL — - 17
Balancer V2
DEXes · Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum +6
Balancer V2 is an automated market maker protocol for programmable liquidity pools, live on Ethereum and several other EVM chains. It is established but mid-sized by TVL, so check pool depth and risks first.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $16.4M−1.3% - 18
WOOFi Swap
DEXes · Arbitrum, Optimism, Avalanche +13
WOOFi Swap is a multi-chain DEX offering swaps, cross-chain swaps, single-sided yield, staking and perpetuals. Its 2024 exploit and modest TVL are the main caveats.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $3.20M−6.0% - 19
Quickswap V4
DEXes · Base, Mantra, Somnia +3
QuickSwap V4 is the latest version of the Polygon-born DEX, built on Algebra Integral with dynamic fees and customizable pools across six chains. Liquidity is modest and no audits are listed, so it suits cautious, experienced swappers.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $2.80M−9.1% - 20
DeGate
DEXes · Ethereum, Solana, Base +2
DeGate started as an app-specific ZK rollup with a decentralized order book on Ethereum and now presents itself as a multichain self-custody wallet with tokenized stocks. It is worth a look for self-custody traders, but fees and audit details are not published in the material reviewed.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL — - 21
Hydrex Integral
DEXes · Base
Hydrex is a Base-only DEX and liquidity hub using a ve(3,3) model, with a built-in account system and Apple Pay on-ramp. It is a young, small protocol, so size and token liquidity are the main caveats.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $3.13M−13.7% - 22
Hanji Protocol
DEXes · Etherlink, Base, Monad
Hanji is an on-chain central limit order book exchange on Etherlink, Base and Monad, with 0% maker fees and LP vaults. It looks technically focused but small, and its audit details are not published.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $1.05M+9.3% - 23
Topaz CL
DEXes · BNB Chain, Robinhood Chain, Arc +2
Topaz CL is a ve(3,3) decentralized exchange with BNB Chain as its hub and markets on four other networks. It is young and small by TVL, so treat it as an early-stage venue.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $911K−1.8% - 24
Clipper
DEXes · Ethereum, Base, Optimism +5
Clipper is a multi-chain DEX aimed at traders making small swaps under $10k and at liquidity providers who want a pooled, MEV-resistant design. Its on-chain footprint is modest, so treat its marketing claims with care.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $752K−0.4% - 25
Hydrex Omni
DEXes · Base
Hydrex is a Base-native DEX and liquidity hub built on a ve(3,3) model, where weekly votes steer HYDX emissions and fee revenue. It has useful onboarding features, but its TVL is small and the token mechanics add complexity.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $312K−6.0%
DEXes on Base: the numbers
- Tracked
- 102
- Reviewed
- 102
- Total TVL
- $4.75B
- Avg. score
- 5.8/10
There are 102 DEXes on Base in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 79 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $4.75B, counting value on every chain they support. Uniswap V3 is the clear leader, holding 32% of it. The top five account for 93%, while the median DEX holds $156K.
Ranked by TVL, Uniswap V3 ($1.51B), Uniswap V4 ($1.14B) and Uniswap V2 ($864M) lead the field. The best-rated is Uniswap V4 with 8.5/10, followed by Uniswap V3 (8.4) and Uniswap V2 (8.0). Across the 88 rated DEXes, the average score is 5.8/10 and 3 score 8 or higher.
Beyond Base, these DEXes most often also run on Arbitrum (44), Ethereum (39) and BNB Chain (33). Of the 84 with a confirmed status, 81 are active and 3 are inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 3.4%. Dexalot DEX gained the most (+20.8%), while Balancer V3 dropped the most (−19.6%).
Largest by TVL
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Uniswap V3$1.51B
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Uniswap V4$1.14B
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Uniswap V2$864M
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PancakeSwap AMM V3$694M
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Fluid DEX$216M
Highest rated
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Pancakeswap V27.8
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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 DEX on Base by TVL?
Uniswap V3 is the largest DEX on Base by total value locked, with $1.51B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Uniswap V4 ($1.14B) and Uniswap V2 ($864M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which DEX on Base has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Uniswap V4 has the highest score at 8.5/10, ahead of Uniswap V3 (8.4) and Uniswap V2 (8.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many DEXes on Base has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 102 DEXes on Base. Of these, 102 have a full review and 79 report value locked, $4.75B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which DEXes on Base grew the most this week?
Among DEXes with at least $1M locked, Dexalot DEX had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+20.8%) and Balancer V3 the biggest drop (−19.6%). Combined TVL moved −3.4% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for DEXes on Base?
The 88 rated DEXes on Base average 5.8 out of 10. Of these, 3 score 8 or higher and 20 score below 5.