2026-01-19 16:44:25

Most traders fixate on one thing: swap fees. They hunt for that 0.01% difference between pools like it's free money.

But here's what actually moves the needle—execution quality.

Routing optimization plus MEV protection? That's where real savings live. We're talking about slippage minimization and transaction ordering that can dwarf whatever you'd squeeze from chasing rock-bottom pool fees.

Take a closer look at how DEX aggregators handle your orders. The difference between basic routing and smart routing can be substantial. Factor in MEV-aware execution, and you're looking at numbers that make a 0.05% fee difference look trivial.

So next time you're comparing DEX options, ask yourself: am I really looking at the full picture, or just the headline fee number?

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TokenomicsDetective

· 16h ago

To be honest, most people focus on the 0.01% fee, but they don't realize that MEV protection is the real deal.

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ETHReserveBank

· 16h ago

To be honest, most people are just fixated on that small difference in fees and are stubborn about it, completely unaware that slippage is the real culprit.

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RugpullAlertOfficer

· 16h ago

Really, too many people are just focused on that small fee, only to be wiped out by slippage eaten by bots.

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GasFeeCrier

· 16h ago

Bro, I agree with this point. Compared to focusing on that 0.01% pool fee, MEV protection and routing optimization are the real differences in cutting the leeks. Many people haven't even calculated the slippage.

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