Swap routes compared

Which swap routes THORWallet compares, how each one is labelled in the app, what it is used for and how to sort and pick a route.

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Short answer

THORWallet compares THORChain, Maya, Chainflip, NEAR Intents, 1inch, Jupiter, Harbor and Skip. The route list shows what you receive, the time and the fees for each, and you can sort it by best price, speed, decentralized routes or privacy.

On this page

THORWallet does not swap through one fixed provider. For every swap it asks all supported routes for a quote and lists the answers. This page explains the routes and how to choose.

The routes

RouteLabel in the mobile appWhat it does
THORChainThorchain, Thorchain Streaming, Thorchain RapidNative cross-chain swaps through THORChain pools, standard or streaming.
MayaMaya, Maya StreamingNative cross-chain swaps through MayaChain pools, standard or streaming.
ChainflipChainflip, Chainflip DCACross-chain swaps through a deposit channel.
NEAR IntentsNearCross-chain swaps settled by solvers. Also carries private swaps.
1inch1Inch, 1Inch Fusion, 1Inch IntentSwaps on one EVM chain. 1inch Fusion covers cross-chain swaps, 1inch Intent is gasless.
JupiterJupiter Ultra, Jupiter (AMM)Swaps on Solana.
HarborHarborCross-chain swaps.
SkipSkip BridgeStablecoin routes.
StellarStellarSwaps on Stellar.

In the web app the labels differ slightly: THORChain appears as Time optimised and Price optimised (the streaming variant), and the other names are NEAR Intents, 1inch Fusion+ and Skip Go.

Which routes you see depends on the pair and the amount.

How to open and sort the routes

  1. On the swap screen, enter the coins and the amount.
  2. Tap the route bar below the fields. Routes opens.
  3. Choose a sorting at the top.
  4. Tap a route to select it. The swap screen now uses this route.
The route list: what you receive, the time and the badges of each route.
SortingWhat it shows
Best PriceAll routes, the highest amount received first.
FastestAll routes, the shortest estimated time first. Routes with an MEV warning come last.
DecentralizedOnly routes the app counts as decentralized. NEAR and Chainflip routes are hidden.
PrivacyOnly private routes.

If a filter has no route for your swap, the app says so ("No decentralized routes available" or "No private routes for this pair") and lists the others under Alternative Routes.

To change the sorting the app starts with, open Settings, then Swap Preferences. The default is Best Price. The app preselects the first route of your sorting. If your sorting has no route for a swap, the app selects the best available route and tells you.

In the web app: the sort options are Best output, Fastest, Decentralized and Lowest fees.

What a route row shows

  • the name of the route,
  • the amount you receive and its value in US dollars,
  • the estimated time,
  • badges: Best Price, Fastest, Boost (a Chainflip route with a faster deposit), Confidential (a private route) and MEV Risk with an estimated amount.

Which route for which need

You wantLook at
The most coins outBest Price. For a large amount this can be a streaming route, which takes longer.
SpeedFastest. Check the estimated time on the row.
Native coins without a middlemanDecentralized, for example THORChain or Maya.
No public link between the coin you send and the coin you receivePrivacy. See Private swaps.
To pay out to another addressAny route except 1inch on one chain, Jupiter and Skip. See Swap to another address.
Note

Each swap is executed by the route you select and under that route's terms. THORWallet shows the quotes and sends your signed transaction. This is not investment advice.

Common questions

Which route does the app select by default?

The route that gives you the most of the coin you receive. You can change the default sorting in Settings under Swap Preferences.

Which routes count as decentralized in the app?

The Decentralized filter hides NEAR and Chainflip routes and shows the others, such as THORChain and Maya.

Why is a route missing for my swap?

The app lists only routes that returned a quote. A route can be missing because it does not support the pair, the amount is too small or too large for it, or it is paused.

What does the Boost badge mean?

It marks a Chainflip route with a faster deposit. The list shows the regular time crossed out next to the shorter one.

What does MEV Risk on a route mean?

The app estimates that part of the swap value on this route could be lost to other traders who reorder transactions. Routes with this warning are ranked lower in the Fastest sort.

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