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Swap execution comparison

Orkid vs UniswapX

TL;DR: Uniswap intent-based swap protocol with Dutch auction routing and gasless execution. Orkid charges a flat 9 bps fee with gasless execution, MEV protection, and surplus returned to you. Orkid executes instantly at 9 bps. UniswapX makes you wait for a Dutch auction with an opaque cost and no surplus return. Both are gasless and MEV-protected, but Orkid is faster, cheaper, and 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 UniswapX if

Traders who want Uniswap liquidity with gasless execution and are willing to wait for auction settlement.

Decision table

At a glance

Comparison table for Orkid and UniswapX
Category OrkidUniswapX
Fee model 9 bps (0.09%) flatNo explicit protocol fee. Cost is embedded in the Dutch auction spread set by competing fillers.
Gas Gasless via Permit2Gasless. Fillers (resolvers) pay gas and settle the transaction.
MEV protection Patent-backed MEV detectionStrong. Intents are signed off-chain and filled by competing resolvers, not broadcast to the mempool.
Surplus return Returned to userNo. The filler keeps any surplus from the auction.
Chains Base, Ethereum, UnichainEthereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon.
Custody Non-custodialNon-custodial
Best for Cost-conscious users who want transparent 9 bps, gasless, MEV-protected swaps with surplus returned.Traders who want Uniswap liquidity with gasless execution and are willing to wait for auction settlement.
Not ideal for Users who need chains Orkid does not support yet (non-EVM, Solana, etc.).Users who want instant execution, transparent pricing, and surplus returned.

Where UniswapX leads

Established platform

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

  • Gasless and MEV-protected through the intent-based Dutch auction model
  • Competitive filler market can produce good prices on liquid pairs
  • Built on Uniswap infrastructure — deep liquidity access
  • No explicit protocol fee — cost is in the auction spread

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 UniswapX

  • Traders who want Uniswap liquidity with gasless execution and are willing to wait for auction settlement.

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 UniswapX

Both use signature-based gasless flows. If you are used to UniswapX intents, Orkid uses a similar Permit2 signature — but with instant execution and transparent pricing.

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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