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Panoptic vs LiquidSwap

Hyperliquid ecosystem comparison · Decentralized Exchanges

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Quick Take

Panoptic Perpetual options protocol built on concentrated liquidity AMMs on Multi-Layer, while LiquidSwap DEX aggregator spanning HyperEVM and HyperCore on Multi-Layer. Both are decentralized exchanges protocols on Multi-Layer, making them direct competitors in the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

Based on public data for Panoptic and LiquidSwap. Key differentiators: layer deployment, fee structure, liquidity depth, and community adoption. Last reviewed: Mar 2026.

Overview

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Panoptic

Panoptic is a groundbreaking perpetual options protocol built on Uniswap v3-style liquidity positions, enabling the permissionless creation and trading of any-strike, any-expiry options on any EVM token pair without the need for a traditional order book, options clearing house, or centralized counterparty. It represents one of the most technically sophisticated options primitives in DeFi, redefining how on-chain options are structured and priced. The protocol core insight is that Uniswap v3 concentrated liquidity positions are structurally equivalent to short-options payoff profiles. By reinterpreting and tokenizing these LP positions as options contracts, Panoptic enables traders to buy and sell calls and puts permissionlessly on any Uniswap v3 pool. Options sellers provide liquidity and collect streaming fees continuously, while options buyers pay a streaming premium instead of an upfront cost, eliminating the need for expiry dates and simplifying options mechanics for DeFi users. Panoptic supports multi-leg options strategies including spreads, straddles, strangles, and condors, all composable and expressible within a single transaction. This brings institutional-grade options strategy construction to DeFi for the first time in a fully on-chain, non-custodial format. On HyperEVM, where Uniswap v3-compatible concentrated liquidity DEXes are deploying, Panoptic enables sophisticated options trading on Hyperliquid spot assets. Options traders can express views on BTC, ETH, HYPE, and other assets with defined risk profiles, hedging perpetual positions or speculating on volatility surfaces. This complementary options layer adds significant depth to Hyperliquid existing perpetuals infrastructure. The protocol fee structure is directly linked to Uniswap v3 pool fee tiers of 0.05%, 0.30%, and 1.00%, and all pricing is derived from on-chain LP data, making Panoptic fully oracle-free and resistant to price manipulation. Liquidations are handled through a force-exercise mechanism that incentivizes third parties to close at-risk positions without centralized liquidators. Panoptic is targeted at experienced DeFi traders, options market makers, and quant funds seeking to build options books on-chain. Its gas-efficient design, deep Uniswap v3 integration, and novel streaming premium model make it one of the most technically innovative derivatives protocols in the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

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LiquidSwap

LiquidSwap, built by Liquid Labs, is a DEX aggregator on the Hyperliquid ecosystem that routes swaps across both HyperEVM decentralized exchanges and HyperCore's native order-book liquidity to guarantee users the best available price for every trade. Most DeFi aggregators operate within a single execution layer, but LiquidSwap's cross-layer architecture bridges the gap between HyperEVM's AMM-based DEXs and HyperCore's high-performance central limit order book — giving traders unified, one-click access to the deepest combined liquidity pool in the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Smart routing logic splits and sizes orders across multiple venues when beneficial, reducing price impact on larger trades and consistently capturing better execution than any single DEX could provide. Liquid Labs designed LiquidSwap to serve as the default swap infrastructure layer for HyperEVM users, abstracting away the complexity of choosing between trading venues, managing slippage, and navigating the boundary between execution environments. The result is a seamless, low-friction trading experience that competes on both price and speed — well-suited to a chain where ultra-low latency and high throughput are first-class features of the underlying architecture.

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Feature Comparison

FeaturePanoptic logoPanopticLiquidSwap logoLiquidSwap
LayerMulti-LayerMulti-Layer
CategoryDecentralized ExchangesDecentralized Exchanges
StatusActiveActive
Launch Year2025
Websitepanoptic.xyzliqd.ag
Twitter
GitHubNot publicNot public
VerifiedUnverifiedUnverified
Tags
DEX-aggregatorroutingcross-layer

Score Comparison

PanopticLiquidSwap
Open Source
Panoptic
Not public
LiquidSwap
Not public
Verified
Panoptic
Unverified
LiquidSwap
Unverified
Ecosystem Breadth
Panoptic
0 tags
LiquidSwap
3 tags
Maturity
Panoptic
Unknown
LiquidSwap
Since 2025

Feature Matrix

FeaturePanoptic logoPanopticLiquidSwap logoLiquidSwap
Open Source
Verified
Has Website
Has Twitter
Has GitHub
Active Status

Key Differences

When to Use Each

Choose Panoptic if you...

  • Want a decentralized exchanges solution on Multi-Layer
  • Need: Perpetual options protocol built on concentrated liquidity AMMs

Choose LiquidSwap if you...

  • Want a decentralized exchanges solution on Multi-Layer
  • Need features like DEX-aggregator and routing
  • Need: DEX aggregator spanning HyperEVM and HyperCore

Ecosystem Integration

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Panoptic

Panoptic operates on Multi-Layer (spans multiple hyperliquid layers). Spanning multiple layers lets it combine the strengths of each, though integration complexity is higher.

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LiquidSwap

LiquidSwap operates on Multi-Layer (spans multiple hyperliquid layers). Spanning multiple layers lets it combine the strengths of each, though integration complexity is higher.

Both protocols share the same layer, maximizing composability potential.

Community Verdict

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