CoinMarketCap ranks the top decentralized exchanges based on trading volume and DeFi market share.
Leading Decentralized Exchanges
Key Metrics
| Rank | Exchange | 24h Trading Volume | Market Share | Markets | Type | Launch Date |
|------|----------|-------------------|-------------|---------|------|------------|
| 1 | Hyperliquid | ¥1,162B | 30.19% | 200 | DEX | -- |
| 2 | PancakeSwap v3 (BSC) | ¥1,137B | 29.60% | 1,007 | DEX | -- |
| 3 | PumpSwap | ¥312B | 8.14% | 72 | DEX | -- |
| 4 | BaseSwap | ¥145B | 3.78% | 29 | DEX | -- |
| 5 | Aster | ¥64B | 1.53% | 90 | Orderbook | Aug 2021 |
Emerging Platforms
- Uniswap v3 (Ethereum): Leading in liquidity and innovation since May 2021.
- Aerodrome SlipStream: Gaining traction with 161 markets.
- THORChain: Cross-chain trading with no wrapped assets.
FAQ
What is a decentralized exchange (DEX)?
A DEX allows peer-to-peer crypto trading without intermediaries, using smart contracts for security.
How does CoinMarketCap rank DEXs?
Rankings consider trading volume, liquidity depth, and protocol adoption.
Are DEXs safer than centralized exchanges?
DEXs reduce custody risks but require self-management of private keys.
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