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KiloEx

KiloEx

3.5/5 1.8/5 · Data verified on

A derivatives DEX with leverage up to 125x, a 0.01% maker fee, very low gas on opBNB and no KYC required. In exchange, opBNB is more centralized and liquidity is still being built up.

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Transparency: Low
46/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Low
46/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Maker / Taker fee 0.01% / 0.04%
Markets Derivatives
Max leverage 1001×
Supported assets 10+
Trading pairs 70+
Fiat on-ramp Yes
Deposit methods Web3 wallet connect (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Binance Web3 Wallet), Deposito crypto on-chain (USDT/USDC e altri su BNB Chain, opBNB, Base, Manta, Taiko), On-ramp fiat tramite provider integrati
Geo restrictions US, GB, CN, HK, MO, SG, MY, CU, KP, IR, SY, RU, BD, BO, EC, KG
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries US, EEA, APAC, LATAM, MENA, AFRICA · 100+ countries
Regulator none
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status none

Strengths

  • 125x leverage DEX; fee 0,01% maker; opBNB gas bassissimo; zero KYC.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • OpBNB più centralized; liquidità limited.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Geographic restrictions (US, GB, CN, HK, MO, SG, MY, CU, KP, IR, SY, RU, BD, BO, EC, KG).

Verdict

B D ★ 3.5/5 ★ 1.8/5

The B tier reflects a trade-off: as a derivatives DEX KiloEx offers very low fees (0.01% maker, 0.04% taker) and cheap gas on opBNB, but it has no regulator and no formal protection, and leverage pushed to extreme levels is a risk factor for the ordinary user. Liquidity still being built and a more centralized opBNB base round out the picture: useful for those who know what they are doing, not for a beginner.

Here the judgment improves markedly: high privacy (9/10), no regulator in the way and an on-chain model geared to operational autonomy, with leverage at levels no regulated venue would offer. The blemish for the purist is the opBNB base, more centralized than a full L1, which dilutes the trustless promise; it still sits close to crypto-native values.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 2.3
Fund control 20% 0.0
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 4.6

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

What are KiloEx's fees?

On KiloEx, spot fees are maker 0.01% / taker 0.04%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.

Is KiloEx regulated in Europe?

KiloEx is a decentralized exchange (DEX) and does not disclose a reference regulator.

Does KiloEx publish Proof of Reserves?

Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for KiloEx. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.

Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from KiloEx?

No, KiloEx is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.

Does KiloEx support derivatives and futures?

KiloEx offers derivatives trading, with up to 1001x leverage.

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jun 1, 2026

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