What is DeFiLlama Swap?
DeFiLlama Swap is a swap and routing interface built on the DeFiLlama data platform. It combines real-time liquidity, historical price feeds, and multi-chain depth to identify efficient swap routes and provide users with clear fee and slippage expectations. Designed for traders, devs, and power users, it emphasizes transparency: every route and pricing factor is surfaced so users can make informed decisions.
Core features
- Chain-agnostic routing across major EVM-compatible chains and select non-EVM chains.
- Multi-source liquidity aggregation that considers AMMs, DEX pools, and on-chain order books.
- Transparent route breakdown: fees, estimated slippage, and gas cost per route.
- Built-in token metadata and price insights powered by DeFiLlama's data engine.
How it works (brief)
When a user enters a swap, DeFiLlama Swap queries available liquidity sources and computes candidate routes. Each route is scored by estimated received amount after fees, gas cost, and expected slippage. The interface presents the best route by default, while allowing the user to inspect alternatives and advanced settings (e.g., slippage tolerance, gas priority).
Security & transparency
Rather than obscuring routing decisions, DeFiLlama Swap exposes them: route contracts, bridges (if used), and token approvals are shown before execution. The platform relies on audited smart contracts when acting as an on-chain router and encourages users to verify transaction details in their wallets before confirming.
Who benefits?
- Retail traders looking for better prices than single-DEX swaps.
- Arbitrageurs and market makers who value route predictability.
- Developers and integrators seeking a data-rich swap API for tooling.
Common Questions
Fees: You pay the underlying DEX/AMM fees plus gas and any routing contract fee (clearly displayed prior to swap).
Slippage control: Adjustable in the UI; advanced users can set strict limits or opt for simulated slippage checks.