September 2026 / source review
An aggregator is no longer one execution model.
Classic routing, RFQ and intent execution now coexist within the same product family. Read the mode before comparing the brand.
Research reference
The research notebook.
Source reviews, volume context and useful distinctions.
Reading lists by use case
Choosing a route with MEV protectionProtection belongs to an execution path, not a logo.Researching an aggregator for a large tradeLook at liquidity and quote conditions before looking at brand size.Choosing a Solana swap integrationToken mint and transaction control are the first two decisions.Choosing a swap API for an integrationEvaluate the operational contract as carefully as the quote.A first-time user’s aggregator checklistA readable transaction matters more than a long feature list.The spender is a separate decisionApproving a token grants a specific address spending authority.Slippage tolerance is a limit, not a feeA wider tolerance permits a worse outcome; it does not repair every failed trade.Intent versus classic routingWho constructs and submits the transaction changes the trade-offs.
