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A simple DEX lets users trade. A great one becomes a gravity for capital.

A truly powerful DEX is more than an interface for token swaps – it's your protocol's liquidity engine and its economic core, fused into an autonomous, on-chain protocol. It's the venue where your community, your token, and the open market converge.

Challenges we solve

Number 1

Building a powerful exchange, but worried it will launch to an empty trading floor?

We design models beyond the basic AMM, from concentrated liquidity pools that maximize capital efficiency to gauge systems that incentivize deep, long-term liquidity. We help you build a thriving marketplace, not just an empty venue.

Number 2

Afraid your users will be scared off by cryptic gas fees?

By deploying on high-throughput Layer-2s and architecting sophisticated smart order routing, we ensure your users' trades are fast, cheap, and intelligently routed across multiple liquidity sources to find the absolute best price.

Number 3

Think your powerful trading engine will be locked behind a UX?

Our design philosophy is radical simplicity. We abstract away the complexity of DeFi with features like one-click swaps, fiat on-ramps, gasless transactions via meta-transactions, and clear visualizations for impermanent loss.

Number 4

Are your users getting a bad deal due to front-running bots and MEV?

We integrate solutions like batch auctions, encrypted mempools, and partnerships with MEV-protection networks to ensure fairer price execution and shield traders from the invisible tax of on-chain arbitrage.

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Your DEX is live... now how do you manage fees and upgrades without centralized control?

True decentralization requires a plan for Day Two and beyond. We implement robust on-chain governance frameworks (DAOs) that empower your token holders to vote on protocol fees, treasury management, and future upgrades.

Decentralized exchange development services

Our DEX development services create platforms that aren't just for swapping tokens. We engineer autonomous, on-chain marketplaces meticulously designed for deep liquidity and capital efficiency.

Decentralized exchange development services

End-to-end DEX development

Whether it’s a classic Automated Market Maker (AMM), a high-performance central limit order book (CLOB), or a next-gen hybrid model combining the best of both, our team handles the entire DEX engineering.

Regulatory compliance & transaction monitoring

From integrating decentralized identity (DID) solutions for opt-in KYC/AML to building sophisticated back-end tools for transaction monitoring and reporting, we engineer your platform for long-term legitimacy and institutional adoption.

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High-frequency trading UX & MEV resistance

Your platform will provide users with real-time data, one-click trading, and clear analytics. We’ll implement crypto payment gateways with MEV-resistant mechanisms to protect users from front-running and ensure fair pricing.

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Wallet & other integrations

Integrate a full spectrum of wallets – from browser extensions to mobile-native and smart contract wallets. We go further by integrating data oracles, portfolio trackers, and governance tools to create a single, cohesive trading command center.

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DEX security audit & consulting

Our team conducts exhaustive smart contract audits, simulates complex economic exploits, and performs formal verification to eliminate vulnerabilities before they ever reach the mainnet. We’ll ensure your protocol is a fortress for user funds.

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Case studies

Discover how businesses like yours achieved amazing results with our decentralized exchange software development company.

Cryptocurrency exchange for professional traders

We created a crypto exchange solution with a focus on high security and professional-grade performance. The platform features customizable trading modules designed to meet the demands of sophisticated traders.

  • Customer support
  • Customizable trading modules
  • Over 18 trading pairs
  • Advanced charting tools
  • Simple and user-friendly interface
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Community-governed DeFi platform

We helped a client build an efficient DeFi solution by developing smart contracts and migrating their platform to the Solana blockchain. These enhancements and others led to improved staking pools and overall performance.

  • Multi-chain support, including Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain and Polygon
  • Multiple staking pools on different networks
  • Asset management, staking and governance in one place
  • The platform’s own token – OM token
  • Zendit launchpad
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Cryptocurrency trading arbitrage bot & platform

A comprehensive trading platform with an integrated arbitrage bot. This solution automates the process of finding and capitalizing on price discrepancies across different crypto exchanges, allowing users to maximize their profits.

  • Automated cryptocurrency trading platform
  • Integrated arbitrage bot
  • Real-time market analytics tools
  • Ability to expand the list of exchanges, currencies, and pairs
  • Customizable bot settings
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Environmentally friendly web platform for Bitcoin pool mining

PegaPool mining platform lets miners use renewable energy. Along with sustainability, it offers varied fees, unique rewards, and third-party tool integration to boost performance and user engagement.

  • Custom commission fees
  • Flexible rewards distribution
  • Comprehensive statistics on miners’ performance
  • Third-party integrations: Zendesk, Twilio, Strapi, etc.
  • Intuitive and attractive UI/UX design
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Crypto exchange for novice traders

Engineered for the Japanese market, this crypto exchange provides a highly convenient and intuitive UI/UX, making on-the-go trading fast and easy for novice users, supporting 10 trading pairs.

  • Functional admin panel for account management
  • Two-factor authentication
  • 2 types of orders: limit and market
  • Support section and live chat
  • 10 trading pairs
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Clients’ reviews

Our work isn't done until our clients have a success story to tell. Here are a few:

  • PixelPlex is very professional and always readily available

    Adam Greenwood, Co-Founder & COO

    Adam Greenwood

    Co-Founder & COO

    Thanks to PixelPlex’s work, the client now has a fully operational wallet prototype. The team has delivered on time and solved bugs promptly. They’re also very communicative, professional, responsive, and available, leveraging communication platforms such as Zoom and Slack.

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  • They’re able to suggest solutions and better alternatives as opposed to just agreeing to our every idea

    Eric Vogel, Co-Founder

    Eric Vogel

    Co-Founder

    Through a mindfully built MVP and experience-backed consultation, PixelPlex has helped the client establish a customer base in various sectors. Apart from having in-depth blockchain-related knowledge, the team sports a high level of organization and attention to detail.

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  • They gave us a lot of advice that we, in turn, could sell to our customers again — that was really good.

    Anonymous, Senior Manager

    Anonymous

    Senior Manager

    The level of insight and detailed knowledge delivered by the PixelPlex team blew away the client’s expectations. Their team showed new perspectives and provided valuable suggestions for improving the product. Dedicated and creative, the team was a true asset.

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Why choose Pixelplex

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12+ years in blockchain development

With over 450 completed projects, we have the expertise to build a custom blockchain solution that evolves and adds value to your business. Our focus is on creating smart, integrated systems that grow with you.

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Security is non-negotiable

We build with immutable logic, conduct rigorous adversarial testing, and subject our code to exhaustive audits to create a trading environment founded on unshakeable user trust. And this is why we had 0 exploits among our solutions.

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DeFi + Web3 professional team

Our team is a hybrid force. We pair battle-hardened smart contract engineers with expert developers who craft the intuitive, high-performance trading interfaces users expect. The result is perfect platforms that gain wide adoption.

12 years

in blockchain industry

450+

projects completed

$1.2B+

raised by our clients

$50M+

end-users onboarded across our clients’ dApps

1M+

smart contracts on mainnet

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unicorns exceeding $1B in value

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Key benefits of DEX development for your business

1.

Become the tollbooth, not the traffic

Instead of paying fees to other exchanges, you become the market. Your DEX automatically earns a small, programmable fee on every single swap, 24/7. It's a self-sustaining revenue engine powered directly by the users’ activity.

2.

No liability holding user funds

A DEX eliminates your greatest liability: holding user funds. By operating non-custodially, users trade directly from their own wallets. This removes the central honeypot for hackers, drastically reducing your regulatory burden.

3.

Your platform becomes a venue for big tokens

Don't wait to list the next big token – let it come to you. A DEX allows any project to instantly create a permissionless market for its asset. This transforms your platform from a simple trading venue into a launchpad for attracting new projects and their communities.

4.

Turn your users into co-founders

Through liquidity pools and yield farming, you empower your users to stake their own assets and become the market makers. They are capital partners who are financially invested in your platform's success.

5.

Your ledger is public → your trust is absolute

Every transaction, every liquidity pool, every fee is recorded on an immutable public blockchain. This radical transparency eliminates any possibility of front-running or manipulating order books, creating a provably fair market.

Decentralized exchange development cost

Starting at

$30,000+

Launch your own secure, custom-branded decentralized exchange with our comprehensive foundational package.

What's included:

  • AMM smart contract suite
  • Custom trading interface (UI/UX)
  • Core DEX functionality
  • Wallet integration & deployment
  • Testing & launch support

Need yield farming, staking contracts, a governance token, or a formal security audit? We provide a detailed custom quote.

Our development process

Your DEX should be a force of gravity. Our DEX development company engineers custom trading ecosystems from first principles, ensuring every component is designed to attract users, secure assets, and drive volume.

1. Economic modeling & architecture

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2. Trading interface design

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3. Smart contract & protocol engineering

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4. Adversarial testing & security audit

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5. Governance & growth support

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Economic modeling & architecture

This is the blueprint phase: will it be a high-speed on-chain order book for pro traders, a next-gen AMM with concentrated liquidity, or a cross-chain aggregator? We define the core mechanics.

Deliverables

  • Liquidity model specification
  • Vision & scope document
  • System architecture diagram

Trading interface design

We design for both the instant-swap user and the advanced chart analyst. Our focus is on making complex actions – like providing liquidity, staking, or bridging assets – feel intuitive and secure, turning user hesitation into confident execution.

Deliverables

  • High-fidelity interactive prototype
  • Complete design system & style guide
  • Data visualization concepts

Smart contract & protocol engineering

Our developers build the heart of your DEX: the smart contract suite that handles swapping, liquidity provision, farming, and governance. Security is built into every line of code, optimized for both performance and verifiability.

Deliverables

  • Auditable smart contract codebase
  • Private testnet deployment
  • Integration APIs for analytics and front-end

Adversarial testing & security audit

We try to break it, so no one else can. We go beyond simple bug hunting, simulating flash loan attacks, oracle manipulation, and extreme market volatility. This phase culminates in a rigorous, independent third-party audit.

Deliverables

  • Economic exploit simulation report
  • Comprehensive third-party audit certificate
  • Mainnet deployment & verification plan

Governance & growth support

We provide the tools and support for the evolution of your protocol, from implementing on-chain governance proposals that empower your token holders to upgrading smart contracts and integrating new yield-generating strategies to stay competitive.

Deliverables

  • On-chain governance module
  • Protocol monitoring & incident response plan
  • Dedicated engineering support channel

Blockchain technology stack

As a leading decentralized exchange development company, we have achieved a high level of mastery over the essential platforms and frameworks that power the DeFi world.

Blockchain technology platforms

Ethereum

Ethereum

Solana

Solana

Cardano

Cardano

Polkadot

Polkadot

Flow

Flow

Polygon

Polygon

Bitcoin

Bitcoin

Binance

Binance Smart Chain

Hyperledger

Hyperledger

Hedera

Hedera

Echo

Echo

Quorum

Quorum

Graphene

Graphene

EOS

EOS

Corda

Corda

Dash

Dash

Ripple

Ripple

Technology stack

Solidity

Solidity

C++

C++

C#

C#

Angular

Angular

Python

Python

React

React

NextJS

NextJS

NestJS

NestJS

JS

JS

Express

Express

Swift

Swift

Kotlin

Kotlin

GO

GO

Cadence

Cadence

Node.js

Node.js

Our expertise spans multiple blockchain platforms

TON

TON Development

As official TON partners, we possess deep expertise in leveraging its fast and scalable architecture. We develop dApps, Telegram Mini Apps, and other solutions engineered for mass adoption and superior transaction throughput.

TON Development
Cardano

Cardano Development

We consult on Cardano ledger and build Cardano smart contracts, dApps, and NFT marketplaces, leveraging the platform’s interoperability, sustainability, and scalability.

Cardano Development
Polkadot

Polkadot Development

Our experts rely on the Polkadot cross-chain platform to build high-performance interoperable decentralized applications, exchange platforms, NFT marketplaces, and more.

Polkadot Development
Ethereum

Ethereum Development

Get secure and reliable smart contracts and dApps on top of the Ethereum platform while delivering Ethereum consulting and audit of your existing Ethereum-based solutions.

Ethereum Development
Hyperledger

Hyperledger Development

Leveraging best practices, our team is skilled at programming custom Hyperledger Fabric infrastructures and scalable Hyperledger dApps that revamp your business processes.

Hyperledger Development
Solana

Solana Development

Our DEX development services emerge into building comprehensive dApps, smart contracts, and other DeFi products powered by high speed and scalability of Solana.

Solana Development
Binance

Binance Development

We cover engineering smart contracts and DeFi applications on Binance Smart Chain, taking advantage of its EVM and cross-chain compatibility, fast transaction times, and low fees.

Polygon

Polygon Development

Our DEX development providers develop sleek decentralized solutions on Polygon. We can also assist with the integration of your existing solutions into the Polygon ecosystem.

Flow

Flow Development

We build scalable decentralized applications, games, and NFT marketplaces on top of Flow blockchain and implement self-executing smart contracts written on Cadence.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Development

Get your reliable applications on the Bitcoin blockchain with guaranteed security and immutability, while leveraging Layer 2 solutions to ensure better scalability and functionality.

Bitcoin Development
Hedera

Hedera Development

Benefit from our status as official Hedera partners. Our specialists build secure, enterprise-grade applications on Hedera, with its high-speed, fair, and secure hashgraph consensus for solutions demanding robust performance.

INTMAX

INTMAX Development

Get a scalable platform based on Intmax's stateless zkRollup technology. We focus on creating Ethereum Layer 2 solutions that deliver significant transaction cost reductions.

DAML development

DAML Development

With DAML, we build rights-and-obligations-driven apps deployable across various ledgers. This ensures application interoperability, and transparency for complex multi-party workflows.

DAML Development

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Turn complex data into actionable intelligence. We engineer custom software to fuel smart business strategies and expansion, so you can stop guessing and start growing.
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Integrate machine learning into your core business to reduce complexity, boost efficiency, and empower smarter strategic decisions.
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Your journey with Pixelplex starts here

STEP 1

Reach out – no pressure

  • Drop us a line, call, or fill out our form. Tell us what's on your mind, no obligation.
  • This is a casual introduction to see if we're a good fit for each other. Even a rough idea is a great starting point!
STEP 2

Deep dive: consultation

  • Let's discuss your goals, budget, and timeline. We want to fully grasp your vision and needs.
  • We'll ask about your objectives, target audience, and desired functionalities. You’ll get expert input on technology, timeline, and best-fit solutions tailored to your business.
STEP 3

Tailored project plan & estimate

  • Receive a clear roadmap, scope of work, and investment estimate.
  • You’ll know exactly what to expect — with no hidden surprises.
STEP 4

Kickoff & development

  • Once aligned, we’ll sign the agreement and launch your project.
  • Expect dedicated communication, clear milestones, and real progress from day one.

FAQ

What is the cost of a decentralized exchange software development?

The starting price for our foundational decentralized exchange software development services is $30,000. This includes essential features like an AMM smart contract suite, a custom UI/UX, and wallet integration. The final cost can vary depending on additional features you may want, such as staking, yield farming, or an advanced security audit. We'll provide a custom quote after we discuss your project needs.

What is your process for decentralized crypto exchange development?

Our decentralized crypto exchange development process is a structured journey from idea to launch. It includes five key stages: economic modeling and architecture, trading interface design, smart contract engineering, security auditing, and finally, mainnet deployment with ongoing growth support to ensure your platform thrives.

How long does it take to develop a DEX?

The timeline for developing a DEX can vary. A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with core functionality can be ready in several weeks, while a more complex platform with advanced features and a full security audit will take longer. We work efficiently to deliver a high-quality product as quickly as possible.

What services does your decentralized exchange development company provide?

As a leading decentralized exchange development company, we provide a full suite of services, including end-to-end DEX development, regulatory compliance integration, high-frequency trading UX design, wallet and oracle integrations, and comprehensive DEX security audits. Besides, we can offer white label crypto exchange development too.

Why choose your decentralized exchange software development services over others?

Our decentralized cryptocurrency exchange development is backed by over 12 years of experience in the blockchain industry. We focus on building not just a platform, but a complete ecosystem designed for deep liquidity and long-term capital efficiency. With 0 exploits among our solutions and a team of seasoned DeFi and Web3 professionals, we deliver secure, high-performance platforms built for mass adoption.

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