What we score
Every router is assessed across five areas. No single number decides the rank. We weigh them together based on how much each one affects a real user moving real funds.
- Coverage. Which chains and ecosystems a router actually supports, including whether it reaches beyond EVM into Solana, Cosmos or Bitcoin.
- Cost. The real fee model, not the headline. We look at protocol fees, spreads and what you net out after a transfer.
- Speed. Typical settlement time on common routes, since a cheap bridge that takes an hour is not always the better choice.
- Security. The architecture and its risk surface, audit history, and how long the protocol has run in production without incident.
- Experience. How clear the app is about routes, fees and steps before you sign anything.
How we research
We read the protocol documentation, check audits and public incident history, and test common routes ourselves where we can. Facts like supported chains and fee models are taken from primary sources and kept conservative. When something is uncertain, we say so rather than guess.
How often we update
This space moves quickly. Routers add chains, change fees and ship new versions. Each review carries a "last updated" date, and we revisit entries as things change. If you spot something out of date, tell us and we will check it.
How we stay independent
Some links on Via are partner links, and a protocol can pay for a clearly labelled featured placement. Neither of those buys a better rank. Sponsored spots are marked as sponsored, and the editorial order is decided only by the five areas above. If we ever cannot be objective about a protocol, we will say that too. For the full picture, read our disclosure.