Hyperliquid vs Paradex: Which Airdrop Pays More? (February 2026 Updated)

VSHyperEVMStarkNetFebruary 2026

TL;DR
Q: Should I farm Hyperliquid or Paradex?
A: Hyperliquid has $1.5B+ TVL (Points Program) with est. $500+ payout. Paradex has $300M+ TVL (Points (Season 3)) with est. $300+ payout. Hyperliquid leads in TVL. Many top farmers do both — track on FarmDash.

Tale of the Tape

MetricHyperliquidParadex
ChainHyperEVMStarkNet
TypePerpetual DEXPerpetual DEX
TVL Hyperliquid$1.5B+$300M+
Airdrop StatusPoints ProgramPoints (Season 3)
TokenHYPEN/A
Est. Payout$500+$300+
Cost to FarmCapital (USDC)Capital (ETH)
Farming MethodHLP vault deposits + trading volumeTrade perps on StarkNet
Est. APY~15% (HLP)~10% (est)
Risk LevelMedium (IL on HLP)Medium

Verdict: Which Should You Farm?

Hyperliquid (Perpetual DEX) excels at HLP vault deposits + trading volume. Paradex (Perpetual DEX) excels at Trade perps on StarkNet. For maximum airdrop exposure, farm both and track your combined Pioneer Pace™ score on FarmDash.

Hyperliquid vs Paradex Quick Comparison

FactorWinner
Higher TVLHyperliquid
Lower RiskDepends on strategy
Best for BeginnersBoth require research
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Related: Hyperliquid Wiki | Paradex Wiki | Full Rankings