Lightweight on-chain order book trading protocol
Lighter
User experience-focused decentralized perpetual platform with a clean and intuitive trading interface.
TVL
$45M
24h Volume
$120M
Users
15K+
Rating
4.6
Platform Summary
User experience-focused decentralized perpetual platform with a clean and intuitive trading interface.
Best For
Users comparing perpetual DEXs on Arbitrum
Traders checking 0.01%/0.04% fees and 20x max leverage
Users who prefer a no-KYC entry point
Core Facts
- Market Model
- Order Book
- Chains
- Arbitrum
- Max Leverage
- 20x
- Assets
- 15+
- KYC
- Currently marked as no-KYC
- Maker Fee
- 0.01%
- Taker Fee
- 0.04%
Fee Overview
Lighter currently lists a maker fee of 0.01% and a taker fee of 0.04%. Actual costs can vary by account tier, market, campaign, or platform rule, so verify fees on the official page before trading.
Maker Fee
0.01%
Taker Fee
0.04%
Key Strengths
Supports Arbitrum
order book trading model
0.01%/0.04% maker/taker fees
Risk Notes
Perpetual contracts and leverage can amplify losses quickly.
Always confirm the registration link and referral code on the official page.
Fees, listed assets, and reward terms can change; verify current information before trading.
Registration & Referral
Registration Link
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FAQ
Which chains does Lighter support?
In the PerpsHub data model, Lighter is listed on Arbitrum.
What are Lighter fees?
The current recorded maker fee is 0.01%, and the taker fee is 0.04%. Always verify live fees on the official page before trading.
Does Lighter require KYC?
The current data source marks it as no-KYC, but platform rules can change.
Ready to Start Trading?
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