ApeX Protocol
ApeX
A perpetuals DEX built on ZK technology and backed by Bybit, with no-KYC access and staking rewards on the APEX token. Its ZK infrastructure is still less mature, however, and liquidity is lower than that of the more established protocols.
Data & conditions
| Liquidity model | CLOB |
|---|---|
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.02% / 0.05% |
| Markets | Spot + Perp |
| Supported chains | Ethereum (StarkEx), BNB |
| TVL (as of Jun 13) | $35.51M |
| 24h volume | $1.81B |
| Native token | APEX |
| Fund custody | Non-custodial (funds in your wallet) |
| Supported wallets | MetaMask, WalletConnect, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet, Phantom, Privy, Ledger Live, Tangem Wallet, SafePal, OneKey Wallet, Zerion, Safe Wallet |
| Audits | Secure3 (audit di tutti gli smart contract di ApeX Pro), StarkEx / StarkWare (Layer 2 sottostante, contratti auditati) |
| Governance | APEX token + ApeX DAO. Total supply 500M (reduced from 1B in 2024). 23% team/investors, 77% DAO/community. Token holders submit and vote on governance proposals via Snapshot. |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | US, EEA, APAC, LATAM, MENA, AFRICA · 200+ countries |
| Regulator | None |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | None (decentralized protocol) DEX ZK |
Strengths
- ZK-powered perpetuals; Bybit backing; zero KYC; APEX staking rewards.
- Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.
- Permissionless and decentralized: no approval needed to operate.
- Public security audits.
Weaknesses
- ZK infrastruttura less matura; liquidità inferiore.
- Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
- Subject to regulation (DEX ZK): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
Verdict
The B grade reflects the limits that weigh on the average user: no regulator, no guarantees and the full key-management responsibility typical of a non-custodial protocol. Compounding this is a still-immature ZK infrastructure and liquidity below established rivals, which on perpetuals means less reliable execution and liquidation risk borne entirely by the trader.
Here ApeX holds up well: self-custody perpetuals with no KYC, settlement validated by ZK proofs on StarkEx (Ethereum) and BNB, with an on-chain CLOB order book that keeps fund control with the user. A 0.05% taker and 0.02% maker fee are competitive; Bybit backing and APEX staking rewards round out a solid crypto-native profile, even if infrastructure maturity is still the open point.
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
FAQ
Is ApeX Protocol truly decentralized?
ApeX Protocol is a non-custodial decentralized exchange: funds stay in your wallet. Liquidity model: CLOB (StarkEx). Governance token: APEX.
Which blockchains does ApeX Protocol support?
ApeX Protocol is available on Ethereum (StarkEx) and BNB.
What is ApeX Protocol's TVL?
ApeX Protocol's TVL is not available in this snapshot; check DefiLlama for the live figure.
What are ApeX Protocol's fees?
ApeX Protocol's trading fees range 0.02% – 0.05%. On top of these there are on-chain gas fees, which vary with network congestion.
Does ApeX Protocol support perpetuals and leverage?
ApeX Protocol offers perpetual contracts, with up to 50x leverage. It supports spot token swaps.
Sources
- Official service page Liquidity model · TVL · Blockchain · Fees · +9 Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
- newsfilecorp.com Founders · Legal name · Stock ticker · Stock listing · +3 Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
- trustpilot.com Trustpilot reviews Data verified on Jun 14, 2026
- defillama.com TVL · 24h volume Data verified on Jun 13, 2026
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- skynet.certik.com Third-party audit Data verified on Jun 13, 2026
- stack.money Bug bounty Data verified on Jun 13, 2026