How 0x Protocol Works
Understanding the technology behind Blanket's best-in-class swap pricing
The Problem We're Solving
Imagine you want to trade your Ethereum (ETH) for USDC. In the world of cryptocurrency, there are dozens of different exchanges where you could make this trade:
- •Uniswap might offer you 4,185 USDC for 1 ETH
- •SushiSwap might offer 4,192 USDC for 1 ETH
- •Curve might offer 4,198 USDC for 1 ETH
- •And there are 70+ other exchanges with different prices...
The challenge: How do you find the best price without manually checking every single exchange? And what if you could get an even better price by splitting your trade across multiple exchanges?
The 0x Protocol Solution
Think of 0x Protocol as a super-smart shopping assistant that:
- 1Checks prices across 150+ different exchanges in milliseconds
- 2Finds the absolute best combination of exchanges for your specific trade
- 3Automatically splits your order across multiple sources if that gets you a better price
- 4Executes everything in one simple transaction
You don't need to know which exchange has the best price, how to split your order, or how to execute trades on multiple platforms. 0x does all the heavy lifting behind the scenes.
Real-World Example
Scenario: You want to swap 10 ETH for USDC
❌ Without 0x (Manual Trading):
You go to Uniswap, get a quote for 41,850 USDC. You accept the trade. Done.
Total received: 41,850 USDC
✅ With 0x Protocol (Smart Routing):
• 0x checks all exchanges and finds Curve has slightly better pricing for stablecoins
• It discovers that splitting the order can reduce price impact
• It routes: 6 ETH through Curve + 4 ETH through Uniswap V3
• All executed in one transaction
Total received: 42,034 USDC
💰 You just saved $184 by using 0x Protocol's smart routing!
How This Benefits You
Better Prices
Always get the best possible rate for your trade across all available exchanges. No more leaving money on the table.
Save Time
No need to check multiple exchanges yourself. 0x does it instantly and automatically.
Lower Costs
Smart routing reduces price impact on large trades and minimizes gas fees by bundling everything into one transaction.
Stay Secure
Your funds never leave your wallet until the trade executes. Everything happens on-chain through audited smart contracts.
What Happens Behind the Scenes
You Enter Your Trade
You select what you want to trade (like 1 ETH) and what you want to receive (like USDC).
0x Searches Everywhere
In milliseconds, 0x queries over 150 exchanges: Uniswap, Curve, Balancer, SushiSwap, and many more. It's like having a team of traders checking every exchange simultaneously.
Smart Route Calculation
0x's algorithms determine the optimal path. Should it use one exchange? Split across two? Three? It calculates the exact combination that gives you the most tokens for your trade.
You See the Best Quote
Blanket shows you exactly how much you'll receive, what the network fee will be, and the exchange rate. Everything is transparent.
One-Click Execution
When you confirm, 0x executes the entire trade plan in a single blockchain transaction. Even if it's using 5 different exchanges, you only sign once and pay one gas fee.
Receive Your Tokens
Within seconds (depending on network congestion), your new tokens appear in your wallet. The trade is complete!
Why You Can Trust 0x Protocol
Proven Track Record
0x Protocol has facilitated over $100 billion in trading volume since its launch. It's one of the most battle-tested systems in DeFi.
Independently Audited
Leading security firms have audited 0x's smart contracts multiple times. Professional security researchers constantly review the code for any vulnerabilities.
Industry Standard
Major platforms like Coinbase Wallet, MetaMask, and dozens of other crypto applications use 0x Protocol. If you've used crypto, you've probably already used 0x without knowing it.
Non-Custodial
Your funds are never held by 0x or Blanket. They stay in your wallet until the exact moment of the trade. You maintain complete control.
Think of It Like This...
Buying a flight without 0x: You visit each airline's website one by one—United, Delta, American, Southwest—manually checking prices. You might miss the best deal because you didn't check every single option.
Buying a flight with 0x: You use a service like Google Flights or Kayak that instantly checks every airline, finds the best price, and even suggests combining airlines if that saves you money. You get the best deal in seconds.
That's exactly what 0x Protocol does for cryptocurrency trading—it's your intelligent shopping assistant in the world of DeFi.
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