3route.io

What It Is

3Route is an on-chain cross-DEX aggregator in the Tezos ecosystem. It is not a custodial exchange account; instead, it helps users find better swap routes across multiple Tezos DEX liquidity pools. Users still need to sign and submit transactions through a compatible wallet, and the website itself does not custody private keys or assets.

Core Features and Trading Coverage

Its core capability is autorouting: when a user swaps token A for token B, the system searches for sequential swap routes across DEXs and optimizes the trade amount across up to 3 routes, ultimately generating a single atomic transaction. The available text states support for Tezos DEXs including Sirius DEX, QuipuSwap, Youves, Plenty, Vortex, SpicySwap, Ctez Swap, and WTZ Swap. The page claims coverage of 185+ Tezos tokens and 750+ liquidity pools, while the FAQ separately mentions 400+ pools.

Pricing and Costs

3Route currently advertises a 0% service fee, emphasizing that it charges no additional fees and that users only need to pay Tezos network fees. Note that its terms state that prices, fees, gas/storage costs, and other figures displayed on the website are estimates. Final execution may be affected by liquidity changes, other users’ transactions, front-running, and network congestion. Protocol-level fees may also be determined by the contract administrators.

Security, Compliance, and Restrictions

From a security perspective, 3Route is a non-custodial tool. It does not access seed phrases or private keys, and it mentions an audit report by Inference. However, it does not provide cold-wallet custody, insurance, or any commitment to compensate users for asset losses. On the compliance side, its terms make clear that it is not a financial institution, broker, payment service provider, or market maker, and that its activities are not subject to financial regulation. Users in the United States and various sanctioned regions or entities are restricted from using the service, and VPNs may not be used to bypass these restrictions.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

The main advantages are its focus on Tezos, aggregation across multiple DEXs, automatic order splitting, and current zero-fee model. It is best suited to users who are familiar with Tezos wallets and DeFi risks, and who want better execution prices and lower slippage. The drawbacks are that it only covers Tezos and does not support fiat deposits/withdrawals, KYC-based accounts, derivatives, or leverage. Users must bear the risks of failed transactions, slippage, market impact, and front-running.

Access from China and Alternatives

The collected text does not state whether the service is accessible from mainland China, so this remains unknown. Chinese users should independently confirm local compliance requirements, network availability, and payment channels. Alternatives include using Tezos DEXs such as QuipuSwap, Plenty, and Youves directly. If multi-chain aggregation or fiat on/off-ramps are needed, users will need to choose other platforms that support the relevant chains and funding methods.