Size and Money Locked
PancakeSwap locks about $2.2 billion, making it a heavyweight in the DEX space. Meteora’s total value locked is roughly $250 million, an order of magnitude smaller. This difference shows PancakeSwap’s broader liquidity pool.
Activity and Fees
PancakeSwap processes around $830 million in 24‑hour volume, while Meteora handles about $138 million. Despite the lower volume, Meteora’s users paid roughly $540 thousand in fees in a day, compared with PancakeSwap’s $340 thousand, indicating higher fee generation relative to its size.
Network Reach
PancakeSwap is deployed on 13 chains including BSC, Ethereum, Polygon zkEVM and Solana, giving it a wide cross‑chain presence. Meteora operates solely on Solana, focusing its activity on a single ecosystem.
Who Each DEX Suits
PancakeSwap is suited for users who want deep liquidity across many networks and high trading volume. Meteora appeals to Solana‑centric traders and yield seekers who value a secure, sustainable layer on a single chain.