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The best DEXes on Kava in 2026
We track 13 DEXes that run on Kava and have reviewed 11 of them in full. Our top pick is SushiSwap. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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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% - 2
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% - 3
Blueshift
DEXes · BOB, Kava, Polygon +1
Blueshift is a decentralized exchange that groups tokens into liquidity portfolios and offers cross-chain swaps. It has modest TVL of about $4.5 million and a long-running listing, but fees and recent activity are not clearly documented.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $4.22M−3.1% - 4
iZiSwap
DEXes · zkSync Era, Scroll, Zetachain +27
iZiSwap is the DEX arm of iZUMi Finance, using a discretized-liquidity AMM to improve capital efficiency across dozens of chains. Its footprint is wide but its TVL is small, at about $1.6 million.
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10TVL $1.50M−3.2% - 5
WAGMI
DEXes · Sonic, Metis, Kava +6
WAGMI is a decentralized exchange that lets users swap tokens or provide liquidity, with strategies aimed at using liquidity more efficiently. Its TVL is small, so it suits cautious experimenters more than large traders.
ScoreScore 5.6 out of 10TVL $213K−10.5% - 6
Kava Swap
DEXes · Kava
Kava Swap is an automated market maker on the Kava chain, launched in 2021 with liquidity mining and a SWP token. Its liquidity is now small, so check depth and risks before trading.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $160K−2.5% - 7
Equilibre
DEXes · Kava
Equilibre is a Velodrome-based ve(3,3) automated market maker on the Kava chain, built around the VARA token. Activity looks very low, so check current liquidity before using it.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL — - 8
WOWswap
DEXes · BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche +5
WOWswap is a decentralized leveraged trading protocol that lets traders borrow funds to trade on AMMs. Its liquidity is now very small, so treat it as a high-risk, low-activity protocol.
ScoreScore 4.3 out of 10TVL $41.1K−1.4% - 9
Saddle Finance
DEXes · Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism +4
Saddle Finance is an automated market maker for trading pegged-value crypto assets across several chains. A reported $11 million exploit and uncertainty about current operations make it important to verify pool status before considering any use.
ScoreScore 3.2 out of 10TVL $901K−2.4% - 10
EmpireDEX
DEXes · BNB Chain, Cronos, Ethereum +5
EmpireDEX was a multi-chain decentralized exchange with a 0.3% swap fee, a stablecoin vault and per-chain tokens. Public reporting now describe it as a closed exchange, so this page is a record of how it worked rather than a recommendation.
ScoreScore 3.0 out of 10TVL $2.60M−3.8% - 11
MIM Swap
DEXes · Arbitrum, Kava, Nibiru +2
MIM Swap is the stableswap AMM built by Abracadabra to hold liquidity for its MIM stablecoin. Reports of a MIM depeg and a proposed Abracadabra wind-down make it a high-risk venue.
ScoreScore 2.5 out of 10TVL $41.7K−1.2% - 12
PhotonSwap Finance
DEXes · Cronos, Kava, Evmos
PhotonSwap Finance was an AMM-style decentralized exchange associated with Cronos, Kava, and Evmos. Its website now appears parked, so users should treat the exchange as inactive.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $99.5K−1.3% - 13
Alphadex
DEXes · Moonriver, Kava
Alphadex is described as a cross-chain AMM with an incubator and NFT launchpad, associated with Moonriver and Kava. Its current availability, supported markets, and operating details are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $0
DEXes on Kava: the numbers
- Tracked
- 13
- Reviewed
- 13
- Total TVL
- $84.1M
- Avg. score
- 5.1/10
The DappsAtlas index lists 13 DEXes on Kava. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 11 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $84.1M, counting value on every chain they support. SushiSwap V3 is the clear leader, holding 47% of it. The top five account for 98%, while the median DEX holds $901K.
By value locked, the largest DEXes on Kava are SushiSwap V3 ($39.2M), SushiSwap ($35.2M) and Blueshift ($4.22M). On DappsAtlas scores, SushiSwap ranks first at 7.4/10, ahead of SushiSwap V3 (7.0) and Blueshift (6.8). The 11 rated DEXes average 5.1/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (8), Polygon (6) and Arbitrum (5). Of the 8 with a confirmed status, 6 are active and 2 are inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL rose 1.0%. SushiSwap V3 gained the most (+4.3%), while EmpireDEX dropped the most (−3.8%).
Largest by TVL
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SushiSwap V3$39.2M
- 2
- 3
Blueshift$4.22M
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EmpireDEX$2.60M
- 5
iZiSwap$1.50M
Highest rated
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WAGMI5.6
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 Kava by TVL?
SushiSwap V3 is the largest DEX on Kava by total value locked, with $39.2M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by SushiSwap ($35.2M) and Blueshift ($4.22M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which DEX on Kava has the highest DappsAtlas score?
SushiSwap has the highest score at 7.4/10, ahead of SushiSwap V3 (7.0) and Blueshift (6.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many DEXes on Kava has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 13 DEXes on Kava. Of these, 13 have a full review and 11 report value locked, $84.1M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which DEXes on Kava grew the most this week?
Among DEXes with at least $1M locked, SushiSwap V3 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+4.3%) and EmpireDEX the biggest drop (−3.8%). Combined TVL moved +1.0% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for DEXes on Kava?
The 11 rated DEXes on Kava average 5.1 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.