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Swap execution comparison

Orkid vs TRM Labs

TL;DR: On-chain intelligence for compliance and investigations. Orkid charges a flat 9 bps fee with gasless execution, MEV protection, and surplus returned to you. TRM Labs is a forensics platform, not a swap aggregator. If you need case investigation tooling, TRM Labs is the right tool. If you need swap execution with 9 bps fees, gasless settlement, and MEV protection, use Orkid Swap.

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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 TRM Labs if

Law enforcement and exchanges that need on-chain forensics.

Decision table

At a glance

Comparison table for Orkid and TRM Labs
Category OrkidTRM Labs
Fee model 9 bps (0.09%) flatEnterprise pricing (mid-five-figure+ annual). N/A for swap execution.
Gas Gasless via Permit2N/A — TRM Labs is an analytics platform.
MEV protection Patent-backed MEV detectionN/A
Surplus return Returned to userN/A
Chains Base, Ethereum, Unichain30+ blockchains.
Custody Non-custodialN/A (no on-chain execution)
Best for Cost-conscious users who want transparent 9 bps, gasless, MEV-protected swaps with surplus returned.Law enforcement and exchanges that need on-chain forensics.
Not ideal for Users who need chains Orkid does not support yet (non-EVM, Solana, etc.).Teams that need swap execution or scoped hands-on compliance support.

Where TRM Labs leads

Established platform

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

  • Strong law enforcement relationships
  • Forensics tool for case investigation
  • Good multi-chain tracing
  • Transaction monitoring for exchanges
  • More accessible than Chainalysis

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 TRM Labs

  • Law enforcement and exchanges that need on-chain forensics.

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 TRM Labs

Different tools. Use TRM Labs for forensics and Orkid for swap execution.

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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