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Swap execution comparison

Orkid vs Stargate

TL;DR: LayerZero-powered omnichain bridge with unified liquidity pools. Orkid charges a flat 9 bps fee with gasless execution, MEV protection, and surplus returned to you. Stargate moves tokens between chains. Orkid swaps them optimally on one chain. Use Stargate to bridge to Base, then Orkid to swap at 9 bps.

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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 Stargate if

Users moving stablecoins between EVM chains who want LayerZero verification.

Decision table

At a glance

Comparison table for Orkid and Stargate
Category OrkidStargate
Fee model 9 bps (0.09%) flat0.06-0.3% pool fee + LayerZero messaging 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, Unichain20+ chains via LayerZero.
Custody Non-custodialNon-custodial (LayerZero DVN-verified)
Best for Cost-conscious users who want transparent 9 bps, gasless, MEV-protected swaps with surplus returned.Users moving stablecoins between EVM chains who want LayerZero verification.
Not ideal for Users who need chains Orkid does not support yet (non-EVM, Solana, etc.).Users who want optimized swap execution on a single chain.

Where Stargate leads

Cross-chain infrastructure

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

  • Unified liquidity pools across chains — efficient for stablecoin transfers
  • LayerZero DVN verification model is flexible and configurable
  • Good for moving stablecoins between EVM chains
  • Growing ecosystem of LayerZero-integrated dApps

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 Stargate

  • Users moving stablecoins between EVM chains who want LayerZero verification.

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 Stargate

No direct migration. Use Stargate 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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