Valantis STEX
Moderate risk — innovative modular DEX with strong technical vision, but novel AMM design and Hyperliquid concentration introduce meaningful uncertainty until battle-tested.
Top Risks
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STEX is a novel AMM design specific to staked assets with no comparable precedent — untested edge cases under market stress
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Modular architecture increases composability but also expands the smart contract attack surface through module interactions
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Single-chain dependency on Hyperliquid L1 (HyperEVM) which is itself a relatively new chain
Risk Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Valantis STEX safe to use?
Valantis STEX receives a C+ risk grade (37/100) from Hindenrank, where lower scores indicate lower risk. Moderate risk — innovative modular DEX with strong technical vision, but novel AMM design and Hyperliquid concentration introduce meaningful uncertainty until battle-tested. Valantis STEX is a next-generation decentralized exchange on Hyperliquid's HyperEVM, specifically designed for trading liquid staking tokens like stHYPE. It uses a novel modular architecture with MEV-resistant order execution (HOT AMM) and a custom bonding curve optimized for staked assets. With ~$16M TVL and $7.5M in seed funding, it recently acquired the stHYPE liquid staking platform.
What are the main risks of using Valantis STEX?
The key risks identified for Valantis STEX are: (1) Both the STEX AMM curve and the HOT AMM MEV protection are novel designs without long track records — unexpected behavior under stress is possible (2) Heavy concentration on Hyperliquid ecosystem means any issues with the chain or its staking system directly impact Valantis (3) Acquiring stHYPE creates vertical integration that amplifies risk — problems with the liquid staking token directly affect the DEX and vice versa
What is Valantis STEX's risk score breakdown?
Valantis STEX scores 37/100 across eight risk dimensions: Mechanism Novelty: 6/15, Interaction Severity: 6/20, Oracle Surface: 2/10, Documentation Gaps: 4/10, Track Record: 6/15, Scale Exposure: 3/10, Regulatory Risk: 4/10, Vitality Risk: 6/10. The highest risk area is Vitality Risk at 6/10.
How does Valantis STEX compare to other DEX protocols?
Among 111 rated DEX protocols on Hindenrank, Valantis STEX ranks #75 by safety (lowest risk score = safest). Its 37/100 risk score and C+ grade place it among the riskier DEX protocols.
Has Valantis STEX ever been hacked or exploited?
Valantis STEX scores 6/15 on the Track Record risk dimension, indicating some history of security incidents or exploits. Higher scores reflect more severe or frequent incidents. Review the full risk report for details.
Last scanned 2026-02-26