DEX Aggregators

A single DEX might not have the best price for your trade. Aggregators split your order across multiple DEXs, finding the optimal route through dozens of liquidity sources. The best ones save users hundreds of millions per year in better execution. Think of them as "Google Flights for swaps."

Route Splitting Simulator

See how an aggregator splits a large order across multiple DEXs to minimize price impact. Drag the trade size to see routing change dynamically.

Best Single DEX
$297,450
Aggregated Route
$299,100
Savings
$1,650
Savings %
0.55%

Solver Auctions (CoW Protocol)

Instead of routing on-chain, CoW Swap collects orders off-chain and lets "solvers" compete to find the best execution. The winning solver gets rewarded.

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Users sign intents

Off-chain signed messages: "I want to swap 10 ETH → USDC at market price or better"

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Batch collected

Orders batched together. CoW (Coincidence of Wants): if Alice sells ETH and Bob buys ETH, match them directly — no DEX needed!

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Solvers compete

Multiple solvers propose execution plans. The one generating the most surplus for users wins the batch.

Settlement

Winning solver executes on-chain. Users get tokens. MEV is captured for users, not searchers.

Top Aggregators Compared

1inch

Approach: Pathfinder algorithm splits across 400+ liquidity sources on 12+ chains

Unique: Fusion mode — gasless swaps via resolver network (user signs intent, resolver executes)

Volume: ~$2B+/month

CoW Swap

Approach: Batch auctions with solver competition. Off-chain intent signing.

Unique: CoW (peer-to-peer matching), MEV protection, surplus goes to users

Volume: ~$1B+/month

Paraswap

Approach: MultiPath routing with market makers + DEX liquidity

Unique: Delta — intent-based with positive slippage captured for users

Volume: ~$500M+/month

0x / Matcha

Approach: API-first. Professional market makers + DEX routing.

Unique: RFQ (Request for Quote) system — market makers provide firm quotes

Volume: ~$3B+/month (mostly via API integrations)