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Swap execution comparison

Orkid vs Across

TL;DR: Fast cross-chain bridge using a relayer-and-LP model for EVM chains. Orkid charges a flat 9 bps fee with gasless execution, MEV protection, and surplus returned to you. Across bridges tokens between EVM chains. Orkid swaps them optimally on one chain. Use Across to bridge to Base, then Orkid to swap at 9 bps.

Launch Orkid Swap → See Across alternatives →
// 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 Across if

Users who want fast EVM-to-EVM bridging with low fees.

Decision table

At a glance

Comparison table for Orkid and Across
Category OrkidAcross
Fee model 9 bps (0.09%) flat0.06-0.2% bridge fee + gas on both chains.
Gas Gasless via Permit2User pays gas on source and destination chains.
MEV protection Patent-backed MEV detectionNone on the swap leg.
Surplus return Returned to userNo.
Chains Base, Ethereum, UnichainEthereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism.
Custody Non-custodialNon-custodial (relayer-fronted)
Best for Cost-conscious users who want transparent 9 bps, gasless, MEV-protected swaps with surplus returned.Users who want fast EVM-to-EVM bridging with low fees.
Not ideal for Users who need chains Orkid does not support yet (non-EVM, Solana, etc.).Users who want optimized swap execution.

Where Across leads

Cross-chain infrastructure

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

  • Fast settlement — relayers front the liquidity, so users do not wait for finality
  • Low bridge fees for EVM-to-EVM transfers
  • LP model provides good liquidity for major corridors
  • Optimistic verification model is efficient

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 Across

  • Users who want fast EVM-to-EVM bridging with low fees.

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 Across

No direct migration. Use Across for bridging, Orkid for swapping.

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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