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The best DEXes on Taiko in 2026
We track 8 DEXes that run on Taiko and have reviewed 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Uniswap V3. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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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 $1.52B−1.8% - 2
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 $1.53M−1.1% - 3
Loopring
DEXes · Ethereum, Taiko, Base
Loopring is a zkRollup exchange and payment protocol that launched on Ethereum in 2019 and has its own LRC token. Its tracked liquidity is now very small, so check current activity before relying on it.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $30.9K−1.1% - 4
Symmetric
DEXes · xDai, Celo, Taiko +3
Symmetric is a small automated market maker DEX listed on DefiLlama across Gnosis, Celo, Taiko, Telos, Etherlink and Meter. Its TVL is only around $37,000, so liquidity is the main concern.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $37.3K+13.6% - 5
IcecreamSwap V2
DEXes · BOB, Core, XDC +8
IcecreamSwap V2 is a multi-chain decentralized exchange that began on the Bitgert chain and now pitches itself as a way to compare swap routes from several aggregators. TVL is very small and no audits are listed, so treat it with caution.
ScoreScore 4.3 out of 10TVL $16.4K−20.2% - 6
Ritsu Protocol
DEXes · Taiko, Other
Ritsu Protocol is described as a decentralized exchange on Taiko. Its interface, trading pairs, fees and security details are not established, so users should verify these before trading.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $41.6K−0.6% - 7
Taiko Swap
DEXes · Taiko
Taiko Swap is presented as an interface for buying, selling, and exploring tokens on Taiko. Its fees, supported tokens, and security details are not clear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $21.3K−0.5% - 8
Tkoswap
DEXes · Taiko
Tkoswap is described as a decentralized exchange built on Taiko. Its public sources are too limited to confirm current trading features, fees, or whether its interface is operating.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
DEXes on Taiko: the numbers
- Tracked
- 8
- Reviewed
- 8
- Total TVL
- $1.52B
- Avg. score
- 5.7/10
DappsAtlas tracks 8 DEXes on Taiko. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 7 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $1.52B, counting value on every chain they support. Uniswap V3 dominates, with 100% of that total. The five largest make up 100% of the total; the median is $37.3K.
Ranked by TVL, Uniswap V3 ($1.52B), iZiSwap ($1.53M) and Ritsu Protocol ($41.6K) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Uniswap V3 ranks first at 8.4/10, ahead of iZiSwap (6.2) and Loopring (5.2). That makes Uniswap V3 both the biggest and the best-rated. The 5 rated DEXes average 5.7/10; 1 reach 8 or above.
Beyond Taiko, these DEXes most often also run on Base (4), Ethereum (3) and Telos (3). All 3 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 1.8%. Uniswap V3 dropped the most (−1.8%).
Largest by TVL
- 1
Uniswap V3$1.52B
- 2
iZiSwap$1.53M
- 3
Ritsu Protocol$41.6K
- 4
Symmetric$37.3K
- 5
Loopring$30.9K
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
IcecreamSwap V24.3
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 Taiko by TVL?
Uniswap V3 is the largest DEX on Taiko by total value locked, with $1.52B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by iZiSwap ($1.53M) and Ritsu Protocol ($41.6K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which DEX on Taiko has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Uniswap V3 has the highest score at 8.4/10, ahead of iZiSwap (6.2) and Loopring (5.2). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many DEXes on Taiko has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 8 DEXes on Taiko. Of these, 8 have a full review and 7 report value locked, $1.52B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which DEXes on Taiko grew the most this week?
Among DEXes with at least $1M locked, Uniswap V3 the biggest drop (−1.8%). Combined TVL moved −1.8% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for DEXes on Taiko?
The 5 rated DEXes on Taiko average 5.7 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 2 score below 5.