Frequently asked questions

The basics

Is Rift an aggregator?

Yes, and more. We’re an execution API - so you can use Rift for anything you want to do onchain, like trading, bridging, and earning yield.

Essentially every onchain protocol becomes a hook that can be called inside our execution engine.

What’s the difference between Rift and <X> aggregator?

Rift offers the best prices, zero added fees, and 1 click trading.

We figured out multichain execution so we can tap into more liquidity sources and build more complex routes than any other aggregator, while making every action 1 click.

Is Rift a bridge?

Yes, and more. You can bridge then swap then deposit all with 1 transaction by using our API.

Is Rift the counterparty for trades?

No, Rift is a peer-to-peer protocol for matching takers with makers. Our non custodial execution engine leverages onchain liquidity to fill orders to/from any asset.

How do I know I’m getting the best rate?

We’re the best because we aggregate every major source of onchain liquidity with no added fee. Our execution engine also enables multistep routes offered nowhere else.

You can compare rates from every provider using our rate comparison tool.

If Rift doesn’t charge fees, how do you make money?

We have a solver that competes to win the trade. If we offer the best price, we make money. If not, you get routed to the best market rate and we make nothing.

How much volume has been traded so far?

Check live stats here.

How does integrating Rift make me more money?

Rift gets you the best price possible for any onchain action by aggregating liquidity and not charging a fee on top. By using Rift, you are not paying a middleman fee to a router and are executing at the best price available. This is more money for you!

Can Rift comarket my product?

Yes, if you integrate Rift we’re happy to comarket your product on Twitter. Reach out to our team to coordinate this.

Integrating

Do I need an API key to use Rift?

You don’t need an API key to start using Rift!

What are the API rate limits?

1 request/second with no key. If you need more, reach out to our team to get an API key.

How do I get an API key for Rift?

Message our team to get an API key.

Are quotes exact?

Quotes are indicative, not exact. Rates onchain change in real time, so you are subject to volatility during execution. Rift will route you to whichever venue has the best rate when you send funds.

How do I set slippage on Rift?

Rift doesn’t have a max slippage concept. We instead force execution at the best available price so your order always completes instead of reverting.

If Rift doesn’t have slippage, how do I ensure I’m getting a good price?

Rift plugs into many liquidity sources for every route, and dynamically determines the best price / route at each step.

The assumption is that if you want to execute now, you’re inherently subject to some volatility for the next N seconds while your trade executes. The best we can do is match you with the best available provider, and at least 1 should have a good rate. If it doesn’t, you’re trading something extremely illiquid and if you were trying to dump it you still want to execute regardless.

Does Rift have MEV/front running risk?

Rift submits transactions to a private mempool (Flashbots) for MEV protection on EVM chains.

What’s Rift’s quote latency?

There are 2 quote modes: fast and optimal. Fast is ~1-2s. Optimal is ~5-10s. Your mode doesn’t affect execution quality - everything is re-quoted on optimal once funds are sent.

Are deposit addresses per order or reusable?

Every order has a unique deposit address.

Do I have to send the exact quoted amount?

No. You can send more or less than amount_in, and Rift uses everything you send to complete the order. The rate may differ from the quote if the amount is significantly different from what was quoted. If the deposit amount is too small and the order can’t be filled, the order is underfunded and will be refunded.

Can I restrict the API to whitelisted addresses?

Yes, enterprise deployments support arbitrary whitelisting.

Can I set an additional “integrator fee” on top of the trade?

Yes. Add integrator_fee_bps and integrator_fee_recipient to the quote request, and Rift pays you that share of each order's output when it delivers. See integrator fees.

Who has integrated Rift so far?

We’re working with many of the top fintechs in the space, check here for the updated list.

Does Rift have a referral program?

Yes, we pay when an approved integrator goes live with our API. Reach out to our team for details.

Security and reliability

Is Rift controlled by a multisig?

The Rift protocol runs in TEEs. Code upgrades are timelock gated by an onchain multisig controlled by the Rift team with hardware keys. Enterprise deployments can have their own instances with custom upgrade rules.

How do I know Rift is bug free?

There is no guarantee Rift is bug free :)

But Rift has been heavily tested by our protocol team and has put millions of dollars of our own money through it (as have others!). Enterprise clients can inspect the code base for themselves.

No third party audit has taken place yet.

Is Rift audited?

No third party audit yet, but soon.

What if the order fails halfway through? How do refunds work?

Rift will try all possible venues for a route if one is down during execution. For a refund to occur, every venue for a leg of the route must fail. If this happens, and none come back online during the timeout window, the user will be refunded back to their original asset. This refund means going through a venue, so they will receive back less than their starting amount.

What’s the failure rate on bridge and swap routes?

As of now, 98.9% of orders completed successfully with 1.1% being refunded to the original asset.

Supported assets and routes

What chains and assets are supported?

Full list of supported chains and assets

We’re actively integrating new chains, protocols, and assets. We prioritize support based on volume and customer demand.

How does the router resolve assets?

You can pass any contract address to Rift, but for convenience we have a list of registered popular tickers so you don’t need to look them up.

What’s the max swap?

The maximum swap depends on the route, but for major pairs such as Bitcoin/USDC and ETH/USDC, it’s $10m+ in a single clip. Check live liquidity on our frontend or by calling our quote endpoint.

Is zero fee end to end true even when the order lands in a vault or a tokenized stock?

Yes.

Does Rift support tokenized stocks?

Yes, on multiple venues: Robinhood, Base, Ondo, xStocks. Check terms for region and IP restrictions.

Can tokenized stocks be traded at any time?

Certain tokenized stocks are only liquid 24/5, because many venues don’t quote them during off hours.

But if there is any liquidity available in DEXs, you can trade them.

Does Rift support pre-IPO stocks?

If there’s any contract address that’s available in major DEXs, you can pass it. But we don’t offer any as a registered asset.

Is there an advantage to routing through Rift versus integrating stock providers directly?

Rift supports trading to/from any asset into stocks, and guarantees you the best rate by integrating all the providers directly. It’s free to use us, so it’s the same prices as using any stocks provider for any routes they offer, plus all the new routes we offer.

OTC

What routes are currently supported by Rift OTC?

We currently support Bitcoin.BTC<>Ink.kBTC.

Can I be a solver on Rift’s OTC protocol?

Reach out to our team if you’re interested to be a maker with:

• What routes you are most competitive on
• What your rates are on that pair and your max size
• What chains you support

How do I get a new route supported by Rift OTC?

You can reach out to our team about what route you want. Generally we’re prioritizing based on what the volume looks like on that route and if a better rate can be offered than existing protocols.