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The best DEXes on Telos in 2026
We track 13 DEXes that run on Telos and have reviewed 10 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 $1.51B−3.7% - 2
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% - 3
ApeSwap AMM
DEXes · BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum +2
ApeSwap AMM is the original DEX arm of what is now ApeBond, a multi-chain platform for token bonds, swaps and USDT-based yield. It suits DeFi users comfortable with vesting and token-price risk.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $8.39M−2.9% - 4
Alcor Exchange
DEXes · Proton, Wax, Telos +1
Alcor Exchange is a non-custodial, no-KYC DEX covering WAX, XPR Network, Telos and Vaulta, with its own bridge. It offers a lot of features but trades at low volume.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $583K−4.0% - 5
VaporDex V1
DEXes · Avalanche, Telos, ApeChain
VaporDex V1 is a small decentralized exchange on Avalanche, Telos and ApeChain that pairs token swaps with a rewards feature. It has been listed since December 2022, but liquidity is low and no audits are listed.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $270K−4.1% - 6
VaporDex V2
DEXes · Avalanche, Telos, ApeChain
VaporDex V2 is a concentrated liquidity DEX from VaporFi, live on Avalanche, Telos and ApeChain. Its liquidity is very small and no audits are listed, so it suits only small, cautious trades.
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10TVL $20.2K−1.1% - 7
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 $37.5K+14.4% - 8
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 $16.3K−27.3% - 9
Meridian Swap
DEXes · Telos
Meridian Swap is an automated market maker on the Telos Network, part of the wider Meridian Finance ecosystem. Liquidity is very thin, so it suits small, experimental swaps rather than size.
ScoreScore 4.3 out of 10TVL $7.12K−4.1% - 10
Zappy
DEXes · Telos
Zappy is an automated-market-maker DEX on Telos with ZAP governance, farms, a built-in bridge and limit orders. Its reported TVL is low, and key details such as fees and audits are not published.
ScoreScore 4.3 out of 10TVL $2.29K−5.0% - 11
Telos Swap
DEXes · Telos
Telos Swap, also called T-Swaps, is a Telos-based interface for exchanging listed tokens. Its basic purpose is clear, but key details about fees, liquidity, and security are not explained.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $28.2K−4.9% - 12
Hexaswap
DEXes · Telos
Hexaswap is a decentralized exchange and automated liquidity protocol on Telos EVM. Reported liquidity is extremely low, and key details such as current availability and published fees are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $3−4.1% - 13
Swapsicle
DEXes · Telos, Ethereum
Swapsicle is a decentralized exchange on Telos that offers V2 liquidity rewards, with V1 smart lending pools on Ethereum. Its current activity and published details are hard to confirm, so treat it with caution.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
DEXes on Telos: the numbers
- Tracked
- 13
- Reviewed
- 13
- Total TVL
- $1.56B
- Avg. score
- 5.7/10
DappsAtlas tracks 13 DEXes on Telos. Every one of them has a full review. The 12 that report TVL hold $1.56B between them, counting value on every chain they support. Uniswap V3 dominates, with 97% of that total. The five largest make up 100% of the total; the median is $28.2K.
By value locked, the largest DEXes on Telos are Uniswap V3 ($1.51B), SushiSwap ($35.2M) and ApeSwap AMM ($8.39M). The best-rated is Uniswap V3 with 8.4/10, followed by SushiSwap (7.4) and ApeSwap AMM (6.8). That makes Uniswap V3 both the biggest and the best-rated. Across the 10 rated DEXes, the average score is 5.7/10 and 1 score 8 or higher.
Beyond Telos, these DEXes most often also run on Ethereum (4), Avalanche (4) and Base (3). All 9 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 3.7%. Uniswap V3 dropped the most (−3.7%).
Largest by TVL
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Uniswap V3$1.51B
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SushiSwap$35.2M
- 3
ApeSwap AMM$8.39M
- 4
Alcor Exchange$583K
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VaporDex V1$270K
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 Telos by TVL?
Uniswap V3 is the largest DEX on Telos by total value locked, with $1.51B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by SushiSwap ($35.2M) and ApeSwap AMM ($8.39M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which DEX on Telos has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Uniswap V3 has the highest score at 8.4/10, ahead of SushiSwap (7.4) and ApeSwap AMM (6.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many DEXes on Telos has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 13 DEXes on Telos. Of these, 13 have a full review and 12 report value locked, $1.56B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which DEXes on Telos grew the most this week?
Among DEXes with at least $1M locked, Uniswap V3 the biggest drop (−3.7%). Combined TVL moved −3.7% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for DEXes on Telos?
The 10 rated DEXes on Telos average 5.7 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 5 score below 5.