What is Glide?

Glide is a cross-chain token routing platform that finds and executes optimal paths for transferring tokens across different blockchains. Launched in 2025, Glide has processed over $100M in transaction volume across 30+ chains.

Glide excels at instant cross-chain transactions powered by the Glide Fastfill Relayer, which taps into existing liquidity on the destination chain to deliver tokens immediately while settling in the background.

For routes where Fastfill isn't available, Glide has support for other bridges and DEXs that together provide a complete system to move tokens from point A to B quickly and cost-effectively.

How It Works

  1. Create a transfer with origin token, destination token, and recipient address

  2. Deposit funds to the returned deposit address

  3. Receive tokens - Glide automatically routes through the optimal path

Execution Modes

Best Effort: Deposit any amount. Glide routes it through and delivers as much as possible after fees.

Exact Out: Specify the exact amount the recipient should receive. Glide calculates the required deposit amount including all fees.

Features

  • Multi-hop routing: Automatically finds paths through multiple bridges if needed

  • DEX integration: Swaps tokens on-chain to reach bridge-eligible assets

  • Cost optimization: Optimizes for speed or cost based on available routes

  • Instant fills: Taps into existing liquidity for faster transfers when available

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