The Most Efficient DEX on Starknet. Swap · Pool · Earn — all in one protocol

Ekubo DEX is a high-performance decentralized exchange protocol built on Starknet, Ethereum, and Arbitrum. It features a singleton contract architecture with concentrated liquidity pools, token swapping, multi-chain bridging, and yield rewards — all in a single non-custodial platform. The protocol is designed for maximum capital efficiency and is available at ekubo-dex.com.

Connect your Starknet wallet (Argent or Braavos) or your EVM wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect), select your input and output tokens, enter the amount, review the route and price impact, and confirm the swap. Ekubo's smart router automatically finds the best price across all available liquidity on Starknet. Transactions confirm within seconds thanks to Starknet's high throughput.

Ekubo offers dynamic fee tiers starting from just 0.01% for stable pairs (like USDC/USDT) up to 0.3% for more volatile pairs. Fee tiers are customizable per pool and optimized for different asset types. All trading fees are distributed directly to liquidity providers — there is no protocol treasury cut on swap fees.

Yes. Ekubo DEX smart contracts have been audited by independent security firms and the code is fully open-source. The protocol is non-custodial with no admin upgrade keys. All smart contracts are deployed on Starknet and are verifiable on-chain. The singleton contract architecture minimizes attack surface compared to traditional multi-contract DEX designs.

Ekubo DEX supports all major Starknet wallets including Argent and Braavos. For Ethereum and Arbitrum chains, MetaMask and other EVM-compatible wallets work seamlessly. Mobile users can connect through the Argent or Braavos mobile apps. WalletConnect is also supported for additional wallet compatibility.

Ekubo uses a Concentrated Liquidity Market Maker (CLMM) model with a singleton contract architecture. Instead of spreading liquidity across all possible prices, LPs choose a specific price range to deploy their capital. This means significantly higher fee earnings per dollar — typically 5–10× more capital efficient than traditional AMMs. You can earn competitive APRs even with relatively small positions by concentrating liquidity in active trading ranges.

EKUBO is the native governance token of the Ekubo Protocol. It grants holders voting power over protocol parameters including fee structures, pool incentive allocations, and protocol upgrades. The token aligns incentives between the protocol's users, liquidity providers, and long-term stakeholders through on-chain governance mechanisms.

Ekubo DEX currently supports three networks: Starknet (the primary chain), Ethereum mainnet, and Arbitrum. Users can swap tokens natively on each chain and bridge assets between them. Starknet provides the lowest fees and highest throughput, while Ethereum and Arbitrum support is available for users who prefer those ecosystems.

Ekubo stands apart through its singleton contract architecture — instead of deploying a separate contract for each pool, all pools share a single smart contract. This dramatically reduces gas costs and enables more efficient routing. Combined with concentrated liquidity, multi-chain support across Starknet, Ethereum, and Arbitrum, and the deepest liquidity on the network, Ekubo is the most capital-efficient AMM on Starknet.

Starknet is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution that uses STARK zero-knowledge proofs for validity and scalability. It offers near-zero gas fees and high throughput while inheriting Ethereum's security guarantees. Ekubo leverages Starknet's unique features — native account abstraction, Cairo-based smart contracts, and efficient proof verification — to deliver the most efficient DEX experience possible.

Impermanent loss (IL) occurs when the price ratio of a pool's tokens diverges from your entry point. Ekubo's concentrated liquidity lets you set specific price ranges to manage IL exposure actively. By choosing narrower ranges in high-volume pairs, the fee revenue earned can significantly outweigh IL. The ETH/USDC pool on Ekubo has historically delivered net positive returns for well-managed positions even during volatile markets.

Starknet processes transactions with near-instant soft confirmation. Swap transactions on Ekubo typically achieve soft finality within seconds, with full L1 proof settlement following in minutes. This is dramatically faster than Ethereum L1 DEXs (12–30 seconds for a single confirmation) and comparable to the fastest L2 networks available.

Starknet gas fees are a fraction of Ethereum L1 costs — typically well under $0.01 per transaction. Combined with Ekubo's low swap fees starting from 0.01%, the total cost of a $1,000 swap on Ekubo can be as low as $0.10 — compared to $5–50 on Ethereum L1 DEXs. Ekubo's singleton architecture further reduces gas costs by eliminating cross-contract calls.

Navigate to the Pool section of the app, select an existing pool or create a new one, choose your price range for concentrated liquidity, and deposit your token pair. Your LP position is tracked on-chain. You start earning trading fees immediately with no lock-up period required. Some pools also qualify for additional STRK incentive rewards.

Ekubo's concentrated liquidity positions can function as range orders, similar to limit orders. By setting a narrow price range above or below the current market price, your position effectively becomes a limit order that executes as the market price moves through your specified range. This is a native feature of the concentrated liquidity design.

Yes. Ekubo DEX is fully responsive and works beautifully in any mobile browser. For the best mobile experience on Starknet, use the Argent or Braavos mobile apps which include built-in dApp browsers. The interface adapts to all screen sizes with touch-optimized controls for managing swaps and liquidity positions.

Ekubo supports 200+ tokens on Starknet including ETH, USDC, USDT, wBTC, STRK, DAI, and many more. Any token with a deployed ERC-20 contract on Starknet can be traded on Ekubo as soon as a liquidity pool is created — no listing permission required. On Ethereum and Arbitrum, all major ERC-20 tokens are supported.

Yes. Ekubo is a fully on-chain, non-custodial protocol. Smart contracts are deployed on Starknet, are open-source, and have been audited. Protocol governance is controlled by EKUBO token holders through on-chain voting. The team cannot access user funds or unilaterally modify contracts — all changes require community governance approval.

Unlike traditional DEXs that deploy a separate smart contract for each liquidity pool, Ekubo uses a single "singleton" contract that manages all pools. This reduces gas costs (no cross-contract calls), enables more efficient multi-hop routing, and simplifies the protocol's security surface. It's one of the key innovations that makes Ekubo the most gas-efficient DEX on Starknet.

Slippage tolerance is the maximum price difference you're willing to accept between submitting and executing your trade. For liquid pairs like ETH/USDC on Ekubo, 0.5% works well. For stablecoin pairs (USDC/USDT), you can safely set 0.1%. For less liquid tokens, consider 1–3%. Ekubo's concentrated liquidity typically results in lower actual slippage than the tolerance you set.

Ekubo's smart routing engine evaluates all available liquidity across the protocol's pools, including multi-hop routes through intermediate tokens, to find the optimal execution path. The singleton architecture makes multi-hop swaps particularly gas-efficient since all pools live in a single contract. This aggregation means you consistently get better prices with lower gas costs.

Eligible liquidity pools on Ekubo receive additional STRK token rewards from the Starknet ecosystem incentive program. These rewards are distributed on top of the trading fees LPs already earn, boosting total APR significantly. Check the Rewards tab in the app to see which pools currently have active STRK incentives and your accrued rewards.

Starknet's architecture inherently reduces MEV risks compared to Ethereum L1. Transactions are batched and proven using STARK proofs, which makes sandwich attacks and front-running significantly more difficult. Ekubo's concentrated liquidity and efficient routing further minimize opportunities for MEV extraction, providing a fairer trading environment for all users.

You can bridge ETH, USDC, USDT, and other major tokens from Ethereum to Starknet using the official Starknet bridge or supported third-party bridges. Once your assets are on Starknet, they're immediately available for trading on Ekubo. The Ekubo interface also supports direct trading on Ethereum and Arbitrum if you prefer not to bridge.

There is no minimum swap amount beyond the negligible Starknet gas fee. For very large trades, Ekubo's smart routing splits orders across multiple pools and price ranges to minimize price impact. There is no maximum — the protocol supports trades of any size, limited only by available on-chain liquidity.

Full protocol documentation is available on the Ekubo docs site. For community support, join the Ekubo Discord server or Telegram group. Developer APIs and SDK documentation are available for builders integrating with the protocol. Follow @EkuboProtocol on Twitter/X for the latest announcements, updates, and governance proposals.

Ekubo DEX is a fully decentralized protocol with no KYC requirements and no geographic restrictions at the smart contract level. As a non-custodial protocol, users interact directly with Starknet smart contracts and are responsible for compliance with their local regulations. The frontend interface at ekubo-dex.com is accessible globally.

If a swap fails (e.g., due to slippage exceeding your tolerance), the transaction reverts and no tokens are exchanged — your funds remain safe in your wallet. Starknet's low gas costs mean a failed transaction costs virtually nothing. Ekubo's simulation engine validates most swaps before submission to minimize failures.

Ekubo's DCA feature lets you automatically split a large order into smaller swaps executed over a set time period. This helps reduce the impact of price volatility and ensures better average execution prices for large positions. You set the total amount, the number of intervals, and the time between swaps — the protocol handles the rest automatically.

Starknet batches thousands of transactions into a single STARK proof that is verified on Ethereum L1. This amortization means each individual transaction only pays a tiny fraction of the L1 verification cost. Combined with Ekubo's singleton contract (which avoids expensive cross-contract calls), the result is gas costs up to 100× cheaper than trading directly on Ethereum L1.