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The best DEXes on Kaia in 2026
We track 16 DEXes that run on Kaia and have reviewed 10 of them in full. Our top pick is DragonSwap V3 Kaia. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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DragonSwap V3 Kaia
DEXes · Kaia
DragonSwap V3 is an automated market maker on the Kaia blockchain with concentrated liquidity pools, and it presents itself as the network's top DEX by volume and liquidity. Its main strength is local depth; its main caveat is that audits and team details are not published.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $1.12M−40.0% - 2
DragonSwap V2 Kaia
DEXes · Kaia
DragonSwap V2 Kaia is the Uniswap V2-style pool layer of DragonSwap, a DEX on the Kaia blockchain. It is a simple, established swap venue, but the V2 pools are small and no audits are listed.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL $76.4K−0.6% - 3
Consensus Liquidity DEX
DEXes · Kaia
Consensus Liquidity DEX (CL DEX) is a Kaia-only DEX from the Swapscanner platform that lets users stake KAIA while also providing liquidity. Its TVL is small and no audits are listed, so it suits users already active on Kaia.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL $640K−2.9% - 4
KlaySwap V1
DEXes · Kaia
KlaySwap V1 is an automated market maker on Kaia that lets users swap tokens and earn from liquidity pools. Its TVL is modest and has been falling recently.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $2.45M−21.6% - 5
Definix
DEXes · BNB Chain, Kaia
Definix is a DeFi platform on BNB Chain and Kaia that combines swaps, farming and funds managed by traders. Its on-chain footprint is small, so treat it as a niche, higher-risk product.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $334K−2.0% - 6
Kokonut Swap
DEXes · Kaia, Base, Polygon zkEVM
Kokonut Swap is a small decentralized exchange on Kaia, Base and Polygon zkEVM that focuses on stable swaps and crypto pools. Liquidity is thin, so it suits careful, small-scale users.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $77.7K−2.1% - 7
GOLDSTATION DEX
DEXes · Kaia
GOLDSTATION DEX is a small Kaia-based exchange for tokenized real-world assets, offering swaps and liquidity pools. Its RWA focus is distinctive, but liquidity is thin and several features are still unreleased.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $23.2K−21.6% - 8
Klayswap
DEXes · Kaia
KLAYswap is an automated market maker exchange built on the Klaytn network, which has since been rebranded as Kaia. It trades against liquidity pools rather than an order book, and the public data on its current activity is sparse.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL — - 9
Eklipse Finance
DEXes · Kaia
Eklipse Finance is a Curve-inspired stable swap DEX on Kaia (formerly Klaytn) with very small liquidity and no listed audits.
ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10TVL $45.4K−0.4% - 10
Claimswap
DEXes · Kaia
ClaimSwap is described as a Klaytn-based automated market maker for token swaps, with earn, claim and governance features. Its current interface, fees and security details are unclear.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL — - 11
Pala
DEXes · Kaia
Pala is listed as a Kaia-based DEX with the PALA token, but it is also described as a social platform for crypto investors. Its actual product and how to use it are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $345K−0.6% - 12
KLEX Finance
DEXes · Kaia
KLEX Finance is a Kaia-based DEX described as a programmable-liquidity protocol. Its current availability and key trading details are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $163K−0.6% - 13
Capybara Dexs
DEXes · Kaia
Capybara Dexs is described as a decentralized exchange and launchpad on Kaia. Details about its current app, fees, and contracts are not established, so verify them before using it.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $105K−1.3% - 14
KaiaSwap
DEXes · Kaia
KaiaSwap is a decentralized exchange and liquidity-pool service associated with the Kaia chain. Its supported markets, fees and security details are not published, so users have little information to assess before interacting.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $51.2K−1.2% - 15
Capybara AMM
DEXes · Kaia
Capybara AMM is a Kaia-based decentralized exchange that also describes itself as a launchpad. Its core purpose is clear, but details on trading, fees, pools and launch participation are not published.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $11.5K−3.2% - 16
Capybara Defi
DEXes · Kaia
Capybara describes a single-sided-pool DEX using a coverage-ratio-based stable-swap design, associated with Dragon Chain and Kaia. Its core mechanism is outlined, but important details about markets, fees, and security are not published.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
DEXes on Kaia: the numbers
- Tracked
- 16
- Reviewed
- 16
- Total TVL
- $5.44M
- Avg. score
- 5.4/10
DappsAtlas tracks 16 DEXes on Kaia. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 13 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $5.44M, counting value on every chain they support. KlaySwap V1 is the clear leader, holding 45% of it. The top five account for 90%, while the median DEX holds $105K.
By value locked, the largest DEXes on Kaia are KlaySwap V1 ($2.45M), DragonSwap V3 Kaia ($1.12M) and Consensus Liquidity DEX ($640K). On DappsAtlas scores, DragonSwap V3 Kaia ranks first at 6.8/10, ahead of DragonSwap V2 Kaia (6.3) and Consensus Liquidity DEX (6.0). The 10 rated DEXes average 5.4/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
All 8 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 21.1%. DragonSwap V3 Kaia dropped the most (−40.0%).
Largest by TVL
- 1
KlaySwap V1$2.45M
- 2
DragonSwap V3 Kaia$1.12M
- 3
Consensus Liquidity DEX$640K
- 4
Pala$345K
- 5
Definix$334K
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
DragonSwap V2 Kaia6.3
- 3
- 4
- 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 DEX on Kaia by TVL?
KlaySwap V1 is the largest DEX on Kaia by total value locked, with $2.45M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by DragonSwap V3 Kaia ($1.12M) and Consensus Liquidity DEX ($640K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which DEX on Kaia has the highest DappsAtlas score?
DragonSwap V3 Kaia has the highest score at 6.8/10, ahead of DragonSwap V2 Kaia (6.3) and Consensus Liquidity DEX (6.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many DEXes on Kaia has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 16 DEXes on Kaia. Of these, 16 have a full review and 13 report value locked, $5.44M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which DEXes on Kaia grew the most this week?
Among DEXes with at least $1M locked, DragonSwap V3 Kaia the biggest drop (−40.0%). Combined TVL moved −21.1% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for DEXes on Kaia?
The 10 rated DEXes on Kaia average 5.4 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 2 score below 5.