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Best zk-Rollup Perp DEXs (2026)
Updated September 2026 · 30 perp DEXs compared
Perpetual DEXs perp DEXs on zk rollups, updated for 2026.
Perpetual DEXs built on zk-rollup layer-2s, combining onchain settlement with low fees and fast matching.
| # | Perp DEX | Metric | Chain | Leverage |
|---|
| 1 | ApeX Protocol | $1.30B 24h | Multichain (zkLink) | 100x |
| 2 | edgeX | $1.22B 24h | zk rollup (Ethereum L2) | 100x |
| 3 | Lighter | $1.00B 24h | zk rollup (Ethereum L2) | 50x |
| 4 | GRVT | $503M 24h | zkSync L2 | 50x |
| 5 | Hibachi no token | $24M 24h | Base (Celestia DA, ZK) | n/a |
| 6 | Vest no token | n/a 24h | zkRisk appchain | 50x |
Our pick: ApeX Protocol
ApeX Protocol tops this list. ApeX Protocol is a decentralized, non-custodial perpetuals exchange that launched in 2022 via Bybit Launchpad and was incubated by Davion Labs. Its ApeX Omni product uses a zk-powered order book with unified USDT settlement across multiple chains. Read the full ApeX Protocol guide →
FAQ
- What is the best zk-rollup perp dexs?
- By our tracking, ApeX Protocol leads ($1.30B 24h). Rankings update as market data changes; see the live table for the latest.
- How is this ranked?
- Venues are perp DEXs on zk rollups. Figures are compiled from public data and curated fields; verify on each exchange before trading.
- How many perp DEXs are compared?
- We track 30 perpetual DEXs and rank all of them here. Each links to a full guide with fees, leverage, chain and token status.
- Do these perp DEXs require KYC?
- No. Every venue is non-custodial and permissionless: connect a self-custody wallet and trade with no signup or KYC. You hold your own keys and risk, and perpetual futures are high risk.
Related rankings
Not financial advice. Volume figures are compiled from each venue's public data on our
live rankings and may lag; fees, leverage and token status are curated and can change. Always verify on the exchange before trading. Perpetual futures are high risk and leverage can liquidate your position.