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Matcha (0x): score, security record and what it is for

82/100SCORE · BTrusted Grade B, very good

Matcha is a clean aggregator front end built on 0x, one of the longest running pieces of DeFi infrastructure. No protocol fee on most swaps, good MEV protection, and a clean record.

The facts

LIVE SINCE: 2020
TYPE: Aggregator
CHAINS: Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon and more
SWAP FEE: No protocol fee on most swaps. Built on 0x infrastructure.
AUDITS: Audited. 0x contracts are long established.
WHO CAN CHANGE IT: ZRX token governance over the 0x protocol.

How the score breaks down

security25/30

liquidity19/25

chains14/15

costs14/15

decentralisation10/15

Where it is strong and where it is not

✓ Strengths

Built on 0x, among the longest running DeFi infrastructure
Clean, genuinely pleasant interface
No protocol fee on most swaps
Good MEV protection options

✗ Weaknesses

Front end is company operated
Fewer chains than 1inch
Less recognised than the leaders

Exploit history

No exploit of the core contracts on record.

Our read

A well built front end over mature 0x infrastructure, with a clean record. An easy recommendation for someone who finds 1inch cluttered.

BEFORE YOU SWAP

Swap keeps failingSlippage, approvals, taxes and thin liquidity. Revoke approvalsEvery swap leaves a permission behind. Clear them. Gas tokensWhy you need the chain's native coin first. Pick a walletYou need self custody before you can use any DEX.

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