Quicknode’s Solutions Engineering Team

November 27, 2024 — 3 min read

In the fast-paced world of decentralized finance (DeFi), every millisecond counts. Whether it’s a Solana-native swap application or a trading bot executing trades at scale, lower latency translates directly into better customer experiences, faster trades, and higher revenues. Quicknode’s Metis Jupiter Swap API Add-On has emerged as a game-changer, setting a new standard in swap performance.

Here’s how our API not only wins the “Latency Wars” but also transforms swap workflows for enterprise customers.

The Competitive Edge: 4-5x Better Latency

Latency is king in swap performance. Applications leveraging Jupiter APIs for Solana swaps typically have three options:

1. Public Jupiter API: Convenient but comes with rate limits and performance constraints.

2. Self-hosted infrastructure: High operational overhead with significant resource demands for scaling and maintenance.

3. Third-party infrastructure: third-party vendors that provide enhanced resources but still lag in performance.

Enter Quicknode’s Metis Jupiter Swap API Add-On. With p99 < 0.5 seconds, our API is 4-5x faster than competing solutions, which normally offer only p99 < 2 seconds. The result? Faster swaps, smoother user experiences, and a performance boost for trading bots and dApps.

The Value Proposition: More Than Just Speed

Beyond latency, our Metis Jupiter Swap API Add-On provides an array of benefits tailored for enterprises:

1. Reliability You Can Count On

   • Dedicated infrastructure ensures consistent performance.

   • Proactive support from experienced engineers.

2. Higher Limits Without Revenue Sharing

   • Unlike competitors, our model doesn’t force revenue-sharing, though flexible rev-share options are available for customers preferring a percentage-based fee.

3. Automated Commission Management

   1. Available in our Navigator Plan, this feature streamlines the management of Jupiter referral commissions. It automatically handles:

      • Creation of referral token accounts.

      • Claiming paid-out commissions.

      • Swapping commissions into a desired token.

4. Enhanced Websockets

   • Our team has built beyond Jupiter’s native software, and enabled both a best-price /quote and /swap notification stream that allows applications to trigger workflows real-time, without depending on their own server-side triggers.

5. Optimal Priority Fee calculations

   • Different from other industry offers, our swap instructions leverages our own Priority Fee API , ensuring precise fee insights that allows applications to increase the success rate of their transactions with network validators.

Proven Success: Why Enterprises Trust Quicknode

The Metis Jupiter Swap API Add-On has gained significant traction recently. While a few enterprise customers have adopted the service, there is untapped potential among dApps, wallets, and trading bots actively performing swaps on Solana or planning to do so.

Unlocking New Opportunities

Here’s where our Add-On fits seamlessly into your architecture:

• Wallet Providers: Phantom, Coinbase Wallet, Ledger, and more can benefit from lower latency and automated commission management.

• Trading Bots: Faster execution means higher profitability.

• Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs): Enhance user experience and trading efficiency with reliable and fast swap infrastructure.

Next Steps: Tailored Solutions for Enterprise Needs

For current and prospective enterprise customers, the Metis Jupiter Swap API Add-On offers flexible configurations, premium support, and best-in-class latency. With additional features like optimization support and integration guidance, we’re ready to scale your Solana operations.

Conclusion

Quicknode’s Metis Jupiter Swap API Add-On is more than a service—it’s a competitive advantage. By delivering unparalleled latency, reliability, and efficiency, we empower enterprises to maximize the potential of Solana’s DeFi ecosystem. Whether you’re running a wallet, DEX, or trading bot, the time to level up your swap performance is now.

Learn More

Ready to transform your swap workflows? Check out the Metis Jupiter Swap API Add-On and see how it can redefine your Solana strategy. For a deeper dive or to schedule a consultation, contact our team today.