Overview
Trails acts as an orchestration layer that connects to multiple liquidity sources to find optimal routes for cross-chain transactions. Rather than building its own liquidity pools, Trails aggregates existing infrastructure to provide the best pricing and execution for users.Integrated Liquidity Providers
Trails currently integrates with the following liquidity sources:| Provider | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Circle CCTP | Bridge | Native USDC bridging with fast finality and no slippage for stablecoin transfers |
| Relay | Bridge/Solver | Fast cross-chain transfers with solver-based execution |
| LiFi | Aggregator | Multi-bridge aggregator providing access to 15+ bridges and DEXs |
How Liquidity Routing Works
When a user initiates a cross-chain transaction, Trails:- Queries all integrated providers for available routes and pricing
- Evaluates routes based on speed, cost, and reliability
- Selects the optimal path considering gas costs, bridge fees, and slippage
- Executes atomically through the intent-based architecture
Adding New Liquidity Sources
Trails is designed with a pluggable architecture that allows new bridges, DEXs, and solvers to be integrated without code changes. New protocols are evaluated based on:- Security track record and audit status
- Liquidity depth and pricing competitiveness
- Speed and reliability of execution
- Chain coverage and token support
Want to integrate your bridge or DEX with Trails? Contact the team via the Trails Telegram group.
Benefits of Aggregated Liquidity
- Best Execution: Users always get competitive pricing across multiple sources
- Resilience: No single point of failure for cross-chain transfers
- Broad Coverage: Access to tokens and chains across all integrated providers
- Future-Proof: New providers can be added as the ecosystem evolves