Aster vs Extended Comparison

Aster
Aster
Winner
4.7of 5
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vs
Extended
Extended
4.4of 5
Go to Extended
0% maker / 0.04% taker (USDT perps)Fees0% maker / 0.025% taker

Pros & Cons

Aster
Aster
Pros
  • 0% maker fee on perpetuals
  • Four chains — BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana and Arbitrum — from one interface
  • Collateral can keep earning yield while positions stay open
  • Non-custodial with on-chain settlement
  • No KYC for on-chain trading
Cons
  • No EU authorisation
  • 1001x leverage marketing sets an unrealistic anchor
  • Liquidity thinner than the volume leaders in smaller markets
  • Tax reporting rests entirely with the user
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Extended
Extended
Pros
  • 0% maker fee, 0.025% taker
  • Daily maker rebates based on maker share
  • Very low network fees on Starknet
  • Unified margin across several asset classes
  • Self-custody
Cons
  • Considerably smaller than the market leaders
  • Around 50 trading pairs — a narrower list than competitors
  • No EU authorisation
  • Support runs through community channels
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Score Comparison

4.6Usability4.3
4.7Features4.3
4.8Fees4.8
4.3Stability4.2
3.6Support3.7

Features

Aster
AsterHighlights
  • Maker fee at 0% since February 2026
  • Four chains in one trading interface
  • Yield-bearing collateral
  • CEX-grade order-book experience
Extended
ExtendedHighlights
  • Fee-free on the maker side
  • Team with Revolut roots
  • Cross-asset collateral and unified margin
  • Network costs in the cents range

Details

AsterExtended
Aster (merger of Astherus & APX Finance)CompanyExtended Finance
SeychellesHeadquartersUnknown (Decentralised team)