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
| Metric | Hyperliquid | Paradex |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | HyperEVM | StarkNet |
| Type | Perpetual DEX | Perpetual DEX |
| TVL Hyperliquid | $1.5B+ | $300M+ |
| Airdrop Status | Points Program | Points (Season 3) |
| Token | HYPE | N/A |
| Est. Payout | $500+ | $300+ |
| Cost to Farm | Capital (USDC) | Capital (ETH) |
| Farming Method | HLP vault deposits + trading volume | Trade perps on StarkNet |
| Est. APY | ~15% (HLP) | ~10% (est) |
| Risk Level | Medium (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
| Factor | Winner |
|---|---|
| Higher TVL | Hyperliquid |
| Lower Risk | Depends on strategy |
| Best for Beginners | Both require research |
| Track Both | FarmDash (farmdash.one) |
Related: Hyperliquid Wiki | Paradex Wiki | Full Rankings