TetraFi vs Bridge + Swap#
A high-level comparison for teams evaluating cross-chain execution rails. "Bridge + Swap" here represents the common pattern of using a messaging bridge (e.g. asset bridge) followed by a DEX swap on the destination chain - a baseline many integrators benchmark against.
Cross-chain execution paths
| Feature | TetraFi | Bridge + Swap |
|---|---|---|
Signing & Transactions3 features | ||
User signatures required | 1 (EIP-712 StandardOrder) | 2–3 (approve, bridge, swap) |
User on-chain transactions | 0 (solver executes) | 2–3 |
Gas paid by | Solver (priced into quote) | User (on both chains) |
Price & Risk3 features | ||
Price known before commit | ||
Slippage protection | Atomic - quote is firm | Per-leg - destination swap can slip |
Recovery on failure | Automatic refund on deadline | Manual - stuck funds possible |
Compliance4 features | ||
KYC/KYB enforcement | ||
Travel Rule / FATF 16 | ||
MiCA / CASP ready | ||
Audit trail | On-chain <Term id="worm">WORM</Term> evidence chain | Tx history only |
Liquidity3 features | ||
Liquidity source | Competing solvers + intent netting | Bridge pool + destination LP |
Peer-to-peer matching (CoW) | ||
Fee floor | UCCP bps (batch-cleared) | Bridge fee + swap fee + gas |