Size and money locked
Uniswap holds about $3.7 billion in total value locked, far exceeding Orca’s roughly $290 million. This makes Uniswap one of the largest decentralized exchanges by assets.
Orca’s TVL is modest, reflecting its narrower focus on the Solana ecosystem.
Activity and fees
In the last 24 hours Uniswap processed about $2.7 billion in trade volume, while Orca handled around $310 million. The higher volume on Uniswap also translates into larger fees collected, about $2.9 million versus Orca’s $0.28 million.
Both platforms show active trading, but Uniswap’s scale is an order of magnitude larger.
Networks and reach
Uniswap is deployed on 47 chains, spanning Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon and many others, giving it broad cross‑chain accessibility. Orca operates on just two networks: Solana and Eclipse.
The extensive chain support gives Uniswap a much wider user base across different blockchain ecosystems.
Who each one suits
Uniswap’s massive liquidity and multi‑chain presence make it suitable for traders seeking deep markets and broad asset options. Its description highlights swapping, earning and building on a leading protocol.
Orca, described as Solana’s premier liquidity layer, is ideal for users who prefer the Solana environment and want a simpler, lower‑volume DEX experience.