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dYdX vs Uniswap (2026)
Perpetual derivatives exchange versus spot AMM — different DeFi primitives for traders.
Updated June 2026
| Criteria | dYdX | Uniswap |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Perpetual futures | Spot AMM swaps |
| Leverage | Up to 20x+ | None (spot only) |
| Chain | dYdX Chain (Cosmos) | Ethereum + L2s |
| LP model | Order book + vaults | Liquidity pools |
| Token | DYDX | UNI |
Verdict
dYdX for leveraged perpetuals trading; Uniswap for spot swaps and liquidity provision.
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