Orbiter Finance vs Squid

How Orbiter Finance vs Squid compare on our ratings, bridge specs, funding, pros and cons.

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Squid4.4/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score3.9/54.4/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security3.54.0
Speed4.54.5
Fees4.04.5
Chain coverage4.05.0
Ease of use4.04.5
Specs
KYC required NoNot disclosed
DesignLiquidity networkAggregator
ChainsEthereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Solana, BNB Chain, OtherEthereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, Cosmos, Other
Chains supportedNot disclosed100
Typical feeNot disclosed0% on stablecoin swaps; variable route and gas fees
Typical transfer timeNot disclosed5s
Security modelMaker systemDepends on the underlying route
AuditedNot disclosed Yes
TokenOBTQUID
Intent-basedNot disclosed Yes
Native token transfers (no wrapped tokens) Yes Yes
Company
Founded20212022
HeadquartersSingaporeVirgin Islands, British
InvestorsNot disclosedNorth Island Ventures, Polychain Capital
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Native token transfers avoid wrapped asset depeg risks
  • Processed over $16B in cumulative volume across 24M transactions
  • Low transaction gas fees relative to Ethereum mainnet costs
  • Requires no KYC identity verification to bridge
  • Routes across 100+ chains including non-EVM networks like Solana, XRPL, and Cosmos
  • Zero protocol fees charged on stablecoin swaps
  • Executes swaps in native tokens without issuing wrapped assets
  • Completed 9 security audits with no historical protocol exploits
Cons
  • Transfers depend on Maker liquidity pools having adequate inventory
  • Transactions can be delayed during severe destination chain congestion
  • Ecosystem utility is closely tied to the volatile OBT protocol token
  • Variable routing fees apply to non-stablecoin token swaps
  • Security depends on multiple third-party bridges and solver networks
  • Potential for slippage or execution delays during extreme liquidity shortfalls
Best forArbitrum and Optimism users, Moving stablecoins across rollups, Developers automating cross-chain bridgingNon-EVM to EVM token traders, DeFi users moving stablecoins fee-free, Developers embedding cross-chain swap widgets

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