deBridge vs Skate

How deBridge vs Skate compare on our ratings, bridge specs, funding, pros and cons.

VS
Skate3.7/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.3/53.7/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.54.0
Speed4.53.5
Fees4.03.0
Chain coverage4.04.0
Ease of use4.03.5
Specs
KYC required No No
DesignIntent-basedIntent-based
ChainsEthereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, Solana, OtherEthereum, Solana, Sui, Arbitrum, Base, BNB Chain
Chains supported266
Typical fee4 bps lowest spreadNot disclosed
Typical transfer time1.96 seconds medianNot disclosed
Security modelDecentralized validators and intent solver settlement without liquidity lockupOP Stack rollup settling to Ethereum with Avail DA and EigenLayer AVS attestations
Audited Yes Yes
TokenDBRSKATE
Intent-based Yes Yes
Native token transfers (no wrapped tokens) Yes Yes
Company
Founded20212023
Headquarters——
InvestorsParaFi Capital, Accomplice, AngelDAO, Animoca Brands +12HashKey Capital, Nomad Capital, Mirana Ventures
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Median transfer settlement time of 1.96 seconds
  • Zero reported exploits since inception across 26+ audits
  • No wrapped token exposure due to native-to-native intent execution
  • Direct native bridging support for Solana and Tron
  • Retains user assets locally without relying on wrapped token mints
  • Connects EVM networks directly to non-EVM chains like Solana and Sui
  • Smart contract architecture audited by Nethermind
  • Secured by restaked capital via EigenLayer AVS integration
Cons
  • Unfilled orders can stall if solvers lack liquidity for a pair
  • Support for chains can be deprecated abruptly, such as Mantle and Plume in 2026
  • DBR token unlocks have previously triggered substantial secondary market price volatility
  • Executor network operates on a whitelist-only onboarding model
  • Unfilled intents depend on periphery refund task processing to recover funds
  • Protocol security depends on the stability of the underlying OP Stack rollup and Avail DA
Best forSolana to EVM arbitrageurs, High-speed native asset traders, Developers integrating cross-chain AI agentsCross-chain AMM liquidity providers, Developers deploying multichain state apps, Traders operating between EVM, Solana, and Sui

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