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The best DEXes on Ink in 2026
We track 9 DEXes that run on Ink and have reviewed 8 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
Nado Spot
DEXes · Ink
Nado is an order-book exchange on the Ink layer-2 for spot and perpetual futures, using an off-chain sequencer with on-chain settlement. It shows solid TVL for a new venue, but no audits are listed and fees are not published publicly.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $53.2M+6.3% - 5
Velodrome V3
DEXes · Ink, Optimism, Fraxtal +7
Velodrome V3 is the Slipstream concentrated liquidity module of Velodrome Finance, a DEX that spans Optimism and several other chains. It has modest TVL of about $6.0M and is best suited to liquidity providers who understand concentrated positions.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $5.45M−8.4% - 6
Velodrome V2
DEXes · Optimism, Ink, BOB +8
Velodrome V2 is a Solidly-based automated market maker that started on Optimism and now runs on 11 chains. It has a long track record since 2023 but modest TVL of about $5.1M.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $4.72M−8.4% - 7
InkySwap
DEXes · Ink, Robinhood Chain
InkySwap is a decentralized exchange on the Ink network where tokens launched on InkyPump get their trading liquidity after they bond. It is a small, launchpad-linked DEX with no listed audits.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $733K−2.2% - 8
DyorSwap AMM
DEXes · X Layer, Stable, Ink +10
DyorSwap AMM is a multi-chain decentralized exchange with a native DYOR token and locked-token rewards for liquidity providers. Liquidity is modest and no audits are listed, so treat it as a higher-risk venue.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $1.71M−25.4% - 9
SquidSwap
DEXes · Ink
SquidSwap is an Ink-based decentralized exchange that says it supports launching, locking, and trading tokens. Its mechanics, fees, and security details are not clearly published, so users should verify the platform before interacting with it.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $81.5K−0.5%
DEXes on Ink: the numbers
- Tracked
- 9
- Reviewed
- 9
- Total TVL
- $3.59B
- Avg. score
- 7.0/10
There are 9 DEXes on Ink in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $3.59B, counting value on every chain they support. Uniswap V3 is the clear leader, holding 42% of it. The five largest make up 100% of the total; the median is $5.45M.
Ranked by TVL, Uniswap V3 ($1.51B), Uniswap V4 ($1.14B) and Uniswap V2 ($864M) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Uniswap V4 ranks first at 8.5/10, ahead of Uniswap V3 (8.4) and Uniswap V2 (8.0). Across the 8 rated DEXes, the average score is 7.0/10 and 3 score 8 or higher.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Unichain (6), Optimism (5) and Celo (5). All 8 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 3.5%. Nado Spot gained the most (+6.3%), while DyorSwap AMM dropped the most (−25.4%).
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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Nado Spot$53.2M
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Velodrome V3$5.45M
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 DEX on Ink by TVL?
Uniswap V3 is the largest DEX on Ink 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 Ink 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 Ink has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 9 DEXes on Ink. Of these, 9 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $3.59B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which DEXes on Ink grew the most this week?
Among DEXes with at least $1M locked, Nado Spot had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+6.3%) and DyorSwap AMM the biggest drop (−25.4%). Combined TVL moved −3.5% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for DEXes on Ink?
The 8 rated DEXes on Ink average 7.0 out of 10. Of these, 3 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.