About Orca
Orca is a user-friendly decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Solana blockchain. Designed for seamless trading, Orca offers:
- Lightning-fast transactions with sub-second confirmation times
- Ultra-low fees averaging $0.01 per trade
- Intuitive price indicators for transparent market tracking
- NFT collectibles that enhance user engagement
- Ecosystem rewards through special tokens
Meet the Founders
Ori (Co-Founder):
- Stanford CS graduate with design and engineering expertise
- Former crypto startup veteran with global experience
- Full-stack contributor to Orca's development
Yutaro (Co-Founder):
- Ex-MongoDB database architect
- Crypto native since 2017 with DeFi development experience
- Contributed to Eth2.0 and UMA smart contracts
Why Orca Stands Out
👉 Discover Solana's most efficient DEX
- Parallel Chain Indexing - Solana's only implementation with native liquidity pools
- AMM Superiority - Better composability than order-book exchanges
Three-Pillar Philosophy:
- Professional infrastructure
- Principle-driven development
- Playful user engagement
Technical Advantages on Solana
| Feature | Performance |
|---|---|
| TPS | 50,000+ |
| Block Time | 400ms |
| Fees | $0.01 avg |
"We chose Solana for its unmatched throughput and visionary team" - Orca Team
Supported Tokens
Current trading pairs include:
- SOL, ETH, BTC
- Stablecoins (USDC, USDT)
- Ecosystem tokens (RAY, FTT, KIN, ROPE)
Planned expansions: Full Solana SPL token support
Roadmap Highlights
Q2 2023 Priorities
- Solar Bridge: Wormhole-powered cross-chain UI
- Stable Pools: Optimized stablecoin swaps
- Governance Token Launch
- Liquidity Mining Program
Community Initiatives
- "Funny Clownfish" Airdrop (Late April)
- NFT-based reward systems
- Enhanced UI/UX updates
FAQ
Q: How does Orca compare to Serum?
A: While both operate on Solana, Orca focuses on AMM simplicity whereas Serum uses order books. Our approach enables better composability for DeFi apps.
Q: When will governance tokens launch?
A: Exact date TBA, but the team has prioritized this for Q2 implementation.
Q: Is there a mobile app?
A: Currently web-only, but the UI is fully mobile-optimized in browsers.
👉 Explore Orca's trading features
Q: How secure are the smart contracts?
A: All contracts undergo rigorous auditing, with details published pre-launch.
Q: What makes Orca's NFTs special?
A: They're not just collectibles - NFT holders get ecosystem benefits like fee discounts.
Q: Can I bridge Ethereum assets?
A: Yes! Solar Bridge will enable seamless ETH→SOL transfers via Wormhole technology.