Cross-Chain Swap Execution: Market Conditions That Make Relay Bridge Most Cost-Effective
A trader holds Ethereum stablecoins but needs liquidity on Arbitrum, and the market is moving. The simplest option appears to be a centralized exchange withdrawal, but that introduces custody risk, withdrawal delays, and additional fees. A cross-chain swap through a decentralized protocol offers an alternative: direct asset movement between chains without intermediate custodians. Yet execution…