DEX
Discover Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs): trade crypto directly from your wallet.
Top gainers this week
Top losers this week
$PLSX ยท 6 days on top this week
$ROOK climbed 154 places this week
$SUSHI +142 places this week
Up 135 places this week, $ZEE is gaining ground
Weakest this week: $SPARK bottomed out at a 2 gem score
A standout this week: $PLSX reached a gem score of 80
204 tokens rose and 120 fell this week
Up 230 places this month, $Base is gaining ground
@EnaGovernance+2โข16$RAY token's narrative centers on an ordinary guy named Ray who just wanted a peaceful retirement but got featured on BBC and now eyeing Oscars.
@radkoGovernance+3โข16Can't wait for $BUIDL to actively trade on Uniswap $UNI
Frequently asked questions
How has DEX performed recently?
The DEX category has shown significant upward momentum over the past 30 days, with 223 tokens experiencing positive breadth compared to 89 showing negative breadth. This trend is also evident in the 7-day window, with 182 tokens up and 130 down. Uniswap (UNI) has entered the top K in the 30-day window, alongside Uniswap (PoS) (UNI), while Raydium (RAY) and Kishu Inu (KISHU) have exited. PulseX (PLSX) holds the highest score across both 7-day (79.9737) and 30-day (82.2315) periods. Notably, Camelot V3 (GRAIL) has seen substantial increases in rank across both windows and holds the minimum score of 0.0 in both periods, indicating a potential rebound from a low point. SwapBased Concentrated Liquidity (Base), BaseX (BSWAP), Camelot V3 (GRAIL), Pangolin (PNG), and DODO AMM (DODO) consistently appear as top climbers in both 7-day and 30-day analyses. Conversely, SashimiToken (SASHIMI), Zeta (ZEX), Triadmarkets (TRIAD), Wynndex (WYNNDEX), and Jupiter (JUPITER) are prominent fallers over the 30-day period. Convergence (CONV), Verse (VERSE), Swarm Markets (SMT), Treble V2 (TREB), and Triadmarkets (TRIAD) experienced notable declines in the 7-day window.
What is a Decentralized Exchange (DEX)?
A Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is a peer-to-peer marketplace where cryptocurrency traders can transact directly without the need for an intermediary. Transactions on a DEX are often facilitated by smart contracts on a blockchain.
How do Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) work?
DEXs operate on blockchain technology, utilizing smart contracts to automate trading, order matching, and settlement. Users retain custody of their funds in their own wallets throughout the trading process, unlike centralized exchanges.
What are the advantages of using a DEX?
Advantages of using a DEX include enhanced security due to user control of private keys, increased privacy as typically no KYC is required, and access to a wider range of tokens, especially newer or smaller projects.
What are the potential disadvantages of using a DEX?
Potential disadvantages of DEXs can include lower liquidity compared to centralized exchanges, higher transaction fees (gas fees) depending on network congestion, and a steeper learning curve for new users unfamiliar with self-custody and blockchain interactions.
What is a DEX Aggregator?
A DEX Aggregator is a platform that pulls liquidity from multiple Decentralized Exchanges to find the best possible price for a trade. It aims to optimize routing for token swaps, potentially reducing slippage and gas costs for users.