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The best DEXes on Pulse in 2026

We track 9 DEXes that run on Pulse and have reviewed 8 of them in full. Our top pick is PHUX. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    PHUX logo

    PHUX

    DEXes · Pulse

    PHUX is a Balancer V2 fork on PulseChain that offers customizable liquidity pools and swaps. It is a niche DEX with modest TVL, best suited to users already active on PulseChain.

    Read the PHUX reviewVisit PHUX(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10
    TVL $719K−3.5%
  2. 2
    PulseX V2 logo

    PulseX V2

    DEXes · Pulse

    PulseX V2 is a decentralized exchange for swapping PRC20 tokens on PulseChain, with about $13.5 million in TVL on DefiLlama. No audits are listed there, and public sources say little about fees or security.

    Read the PulseX V2 reviewVisit PulseX V2(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10
    TVL $12.7M−4.0%
  3. 3
    9inch V2 logo

    9inch V2

    DEXes · Pulse, Ethereum

    9inch V2 is a DEX and yield-farming platform for memecoins and PulseChain-related tokens on PulseChain and Ethereum. It is niche and small, with no audits listed.

    Read the 9inch V2 reviewVisit 9inch V2(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
    TVL $356K−4.0%
  4. 4
    9inch V3 logo

    9inch V3

    DEXes · Pulse

    9inch V3 is a DEX and yield-farm built around PulseChain, with swaps, liquidity, farms, staking and extra tools. It is a niche, small-liquidity venue with no listed audits.

    Read the 9inch V3 reviewVisit 9inch V3(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
    TVL $125K−4.9%
  5. 5
    PulseX StableSwap logo

    PulseX StableSwap

    DEXes · Pulse

    PulseX StableSwap is a token-swap product from the PulseX exchange on PulseChain, listed since March 2025. It holds a small amount of liquidity and has no published audits.

    Read the PulseX StableSwap reviewVisit PulseX StableSwap(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.4 out of 10
    TVL $496K−1.0%
  6. 6
    9mm V3 logo

    9mm V3

    DEXes · Base, Pulse, Sonic

    9mm V3 is the concentrated-liquidity version of the 9MM Pro decentralized exchange, running on PulseChain, Base and Sonic. Liquidity is small and no audits are listed, so it suits experienced users who accept that risk.

    Read the 9mm V3 reviewVisit 9mm V3(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10
    TVL $131K−13.1%
  7. 7
    9mm V2 logo

    9mm V2

    DEXes · Pulse, Base, Sonic

    9MM V2 is a decentralized exchange for swapping tokens and providing liquidity on PulseChain, Base, and Sonic. Its basic offering is clear, but audit coverage, fee details, and pool terms are not published.

    Read the 9mm V2 reviewVisit 9mm V2(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10
    TVL $38.0K−4.8%
  8. 8
    Velocimeter V2 logo

    Velocimeter V2

    DEXes · Base, Pulse, Mantle +1

    Velocimeter V2 is a small decentralized exchange that pairs StableSwap pools with standard pools and routes trading fees to people who lock its FLOW token. Liquidity is very low and no audits are listed, so it suits only experienced users who accept that risk.

    Read the Velocimeter V2 review
    ScoreScore 4.3 out of 10
    TVL $22.9K−0.7%
  9. 9
    Daytona Finance logo

    Daytona Finance

    DEXes · Pulse

    Daytona Finance is described as a Uniswap V2 fork on PulseChain, with TONI listed as its token. Details about fees, supported pairs and security are limited.

    Read the Daytona Finance reviewVisit Daytona Finance(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $29.5K−7.1%

DEXes on Pulse: the numbers

Tracked
9
Reviewed
9
Total TVL
$14.6M
Avg. score
5.3/10

There are 9 DEXes on Pulse in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $14.6M, counting value on every chain they support. PulseX V2 dominates, with 87% of that total. The five largest make up 99% of the total; the median is $131K.

Ranked by TVL, PulseX V2 ($12.7M), PHUX ($719K) and PulseX StableSwap ($496K) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, PHUX ranks first at 6.3/10, ahead of PulseX V2 (6.0) and 9inch V2 (5.5). The 8 rated DEXes average 5.3/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Pulse, these DEXes most often also run on Base (3), Sonic (2) and Ethereum (1). All 8 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 4.0%.

Largest by TVL

  1. 1PulseX V2 logoPulseX V2$12.7M
  2. 2PHUX logoPHUX$719K
  3. 3PulseX StableSwap logoPulseX StableSwap$496K
  4. 49inch V2 logo9inch V2$356K
  5. 59mm V3 logo9mm V3$131K

Highest rated

  1. 1PHUX logoPHUX6.3
  2. 2PulseX V2 logoPulseX V26.0
  3. 39inch V2 logo9inch V25.5
  4. 49inch V3 logo9inch V35.5
  5. 5PulseX StableSwap logoPulseX StableSwap5.4

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 Pulse by TVL?

PulseX V2 is the largest DEX on Pulse by total value locked, with $12.7M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by PHUX ($719K) and PulseX StableSwap ($496K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which DEX on Pulse has the highest DappsAtlas score?

PHUX has the highest score at 6.3/10, ahead of PulseX V2 (6.0) and 9inch V2 (5.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many DEXes on Pulse has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 9 DEXes on Pulse. Of these, 9 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $14.6M in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which DEXes on Pulse grew the most this week?

Among DEXes with at least $1M locked, . Combined TVL moved −4.0% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for DEXes on Pulse?

The 8 rated DEXes on Pulse average 5.3 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 2 score below 5.