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DataDex Review 2026: A Uniswap v3 DEX on Vana

DataDex is a Uniswap v3-based decentralized exchange on Vana for trading $VANA and Data Liquidity Tokens. It is a niche venue with small liquidity and no listed audits.

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By the DappsAtlas editorial team · Updated Nov 4, 2026

DappsAtlas score

5.0/10

Mixed

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Our verdict on DataDex

5.0/10

DataDex is a small, specialized exchange for people who want to trade $VANA and Data Liquidity Tokens on the Vana network. Its main strength is a familiar Uniswap v3 foundation with a clear niche. The main caveat is risk: TVL is only around $170,000, it fell 13.1% in a week, and no audits are listed. Use small trade sizes, verify the official site, and do not treat it as a deep-liquidity venue.

Score breakdown

How DataDex scores

Security: 4.0/10
Ease of use: 6.5/10
Fees: n/a
Features: 4.5/10

Scores run from 0 to 10 and are based only on facts we could verify. Where information was missing we mark the score n/a rather than guess.

What is DataDex?

DataDex is a decentralized exchange on the Vana network. DefiLlama describes it as the decentralized home of $VANA and Data Liquidity Tokens, aimed at the data economy on Vana. It is built on Uniswap v3.

DefiLlama has tracked it since December 2024. Its TVL is about $170,460, down 13.1% over the past week, with no audits listed and no token of its own. Its homepage available is minimal, so most details come from the DefiLlama listing.

It suits users who specifically need to trade Vana-ecosystem assets, rather than those seeking deep liquidity.

How DataDex works

DataDex is a decentralized exchange. Instead of an order book run by a company, trades execute against liquidity pools held in smart contracts. Users swap one token for another directly from their wallet, and the price is set by the pool's balance.

It is built on Uniswap v3, which lets liquidity providers place capital within chosen price ranges. This can make liquidity more efficient, but it needs active management by providers and can leave thin depth outside popular ranges.

The focus is the Vana Network, where DataDex hosts trading for $VANA and Data Liquidity Tokens. The project does not describe how those tokens are listed or curated.

4 features

Key features

Vana-native trading venue

DefiLlama describes DataDex as the decentralized home of $VANA and Data Liquidity Tokens on Vana Network.

Uniswap v3 foundation

The exchange is built on Uniswap v3, which uses concentrated liquidity positions rather than a single full-range pool.

Data Liquidity Tokens

The project positions itself around data liquidity, giving data-related tokens a place to trade.

Non-custodial swaps

As a DEX, trades happen from the user's own wallet through smart contracts rather than on a custodial account.

Pros and cons

What we like

Focused on $VANA and Data Liquidity Tokens in the Vana ecosystem
Built on Uniswap v3, a widely used DEX design
Non-custodial: users trade from their own wallets
No separate token needed to use it
Tracked by DefiLlama since December 2024

Watch out for

Small TVL of about $170,460 means thin liquidity and likely high slippage on larger trades
TVL fell 13.1% over the last 7 days
No audits are listed on DefiLlama for this project
Limited to the Vana network, so it has narrow use outside that ecosystem
Homepage and third-party coverage are sparse, so details on fees and governance are not confirmed

DataDex fees

DataDex's fees are not published publicly available. Because it is built on Uniswap v3, pools typically have fee tiers set per pool, but the specific tiers used here are not confirmed.

Users would see the pool fee and estimated price impact on the swap screen before confirming a trade, along with network gas costs on Vana.

Is DataDex safe?

DefiLlama lists no audits for DataDex. Building on Uniswap v3 reduces some design risk, but users cannot assume the specific deployment, front end or any customizations have been reviewed.

As a non-custodial DEX, funds stay in your wallet until you swap or provide liquidity. Risks include smart-contract bugs, thin liquidity, price impact, impermanent loss for liquidity providers, and fake front ends. Check the address and use only the official site. No incidents are mentioned publicly, and regulatory status is not stated.

6 steps

How to get started with DataDex

1
Set up a wallet that supports the Vana network and add the network if needed.
2
Fund the wallet with $VANA for gas and trading.
3
Open the official DataDex website and connect the wallet.
4
Pick the tokens to swap and review the quote, fee and price impact.
5
Start with a small trade given the limited liquidity, then confirm in the wallet.
6
Check any liquidity provider options on the site before depositing, as the project does not detail them.

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Who DataDex is for

DataDex is for users already active on Vana who want to swap $VANA or Data Liquidity Tokens on-chain. It is less suited to traders needing deep liquidity, many pairs or audited infrastructure.

DataDex FAQs

What is DataDex?

DataDex is a decentralized exchange on the Vana network. DefiLlama describes it as the home of $VANA and Data Liquidity Tokens, built on Uniswap v3.

Which blockchain does DataDex run on?

DefiLlama lists only Vana. The project does not mention any other supported networks.

Does DataDex have its own token?

DefiLlama shows no token for DataDex itself. The $VANA mentioned in its description is the Vana network asset, which DataDex lets users trade.

Is DataDex audited?

DefiLlama lists zero audits for DataDex. It is built on Uniswap v3, but that does not guarantee the deployment or any custom changes have been reviewed, so treat it with caution.

How much liquidity does DataDex have?

DefiLlama shows TVL of about $170,460, down 13.1% over seven days. That is small, so large trades may move prices noticeably.

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