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Swap execution comparison

Orkid vs 0x

TL;DR: The DEX aggregation infrastructure protocol powering Matcha, MetaMask Swap, and hundreds of dApps. Orkid charges a flat 9 bps fee with gasless execution, MEV protection, and surplus returned to you. Orkid charges 9 bps vs 0x Gasless at 25 bps. On a $10,000 swap, that is $9 vs $25. Orkid returns surplus to you — 0x does not. Same gasless experience, lower fee, more transparent.

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// QUICK FIT CHECK

Choose Orkid if

you want transparent 9 bps fees, gasless swaps, MEV protection, and surplus returned to you on Base, Ethereum, or Unichain.

Choose 0x if

Developers building swap functionality into wallets and dApps who need a proven aggregation API.

Decision table

At a glance

Comparison table for Orkid and 0x
Category Orkid0x
Fee model 9 bps (0.09%) flatStandard: 0-10 bps protocol fee. Gasless: 25 bps. Fee embedded in the quoted price.
Gas Gasless via Permit2Standard: user pays gas. Gasless: 0x sponsors via meta-transactions.
MEV protection Patent-backed MEV detectionGasless mode routes through private order flow. Standard mode is exposed to MEV.
Surplus return Returned to userNo. Positive slippage is retained by the protocol or integrator.
Chains Base, Ethereum, Unichain16+ EVM chains.
Custody Non-custodialNon-custodial
Best for Cost-conscious users who want transparent 9 bps, gasless, MEV-protected swaps with surplus returned.Developers building swap functionality into wallets and dApps who need a proven aggregation API.
Not ideal for Users who need chains Orkid does not support yet (non-EVM, Solana, etc.).Cost-conscious users who want transparent, low fixed fees and surplus returned.

Where 0x leads

Established platform

0x has its own strengths. Here is where it performs well:

  • Powers swaps inside MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Phantom, and Matcha — massive distribution
  • Aggregates 100+ liquidity sources including RFQ from professional market makers
  • Permit2-based gasless swaps eliminate the need for native gas tokens
  • Battle-tested smart contracts since 2017
  • Strong developer tooling with SDKs, API docs, and widgets

Where Orkid leads

Transparent execution and surplus return

Orkid is built around a simple promise: 9 bps flat, gasless, MEV-protected, surplus returned. No hidden fees, no auction spreads, no gas tokens required.

  • 9 bps flat fee — transparent and competitive. On a $10,000 swap, that is $9.
  • Gasless via Permit2 — sign a message, Orkid handles the transaction. No ETH needed for gas.
  • Patent-backed MEV detection engine — protects against sandwich attacks and front-running.
  • Surplus returned to you — if the route produces positive slippage, you get it back.
  • Routes across 11+ DEX venues and RFQ sources on Base, Ethereum, and Unichain.

Best fit

Who should choose 0x

  • Developers building swap functionality into wallets and dApps who need a proven aggregation API.

Best fit

Who should choose Orkid

  • Anyone swapping on Base, Ethereum, or Unichain who wants the lowest transparent fee with gasless execution and MEV protection.
  • Users tired of opaque fees, auction spreads, and paying gas on top of swap fees.
  • Traders who want surplus returned to them, not kept by the protocol.
// SWITCHING PATH

Migration view

Switching from 0x

If you swap through any 0x-powered interface (Matcha, MetaMask Swap, etc.), Orkid uses the same Permit2 signature flow. Same wallet, lower fees, surplus returned.

Next step

Try Orkid for your next swap

See the difference transparent pricing makes. Swap on Orkid with 9 bps flat, gasless execution, and MEV protection.

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