Rubic

What Rubic does

Rubic is a blockchain-based cross-chain DEX and bridge aggregator founded in 2020 and headquartered in Dubai, UAE, that routes token swaps across 340+ DEXs, bridges, and intent protocols on 70+ blockchain networks for 70,000+ tokens. The platform serves two primary customer segments: retail crypto traders who access the self-serve Best Rate Finder at app.rubic.exchange to obtain optimal swap pricing across EVM and non-EVM chains (including Tron, Bitcoin, Solana, Stellar, Monero, and ZCash), and Web3 developers, wallets, DEXs, and protocols that integrate Rubic's cross-chain API/SDK for embedded swap functionality. As of early 2026, Rubic reports 500,000+ users, 6,000,000+ cumulative transactions, and $5B+ in accumulated transaction volume.

The product suite is built around four integrated modules. The core Best Rate Finder compares quotes across providers in real time (first quotes in 100ms, 88.29% of responses under 1 second) and supports single-transaction multi-hop cross-chain swaps. The Cross-Chain API/SDK, documented at docs.rubic.finance, is integrated by 160+ Web3 projects and offers flexible fee models (percentage, fixed, or hybrid) paid in part via the RBC utility token. Rubic Private Mode, launched in beta in 2026, is positioned as the first decentralized privacy aggregator, routing through six privacy protocols (Railgun, Zama, Houdini, Privacy Cash, Hinkal, ClearSwap). The Rubic MCP Server, launched in 2026 as open-source software under an MIT license, exposes 13 Model Context Protocol tools that allow AI agents in environments such as Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to autonomously execute cross-chain swaps with non-custodial local signing.

Rubic's revenue mechanics combine three streams: (1) a share of swap routing fees passed through from aggregated DEXs, bridges, and intent protocols, (2) RBC-token-denominated API subscriptions and integration service fees for developer partners, and (3) transparent fee-sharing with B2B integrators using percentage, fixed, or hybrid models with payouts in stablecoins or tokens. The platform charges no fee for basic retail swap usage and requires no KYC. GTM is product-led and community-led across Twitter (200K+ followers), Telegram, Discord, Reddit, YouTube, LinkedIn, Medium, GitHub, and Farcaster, supplemented by event participation (ETHDenver 2026, Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Devconnect 2025) and ecosystem programs (Consensys Scale Program, Sony Network Web3 Incubation Program, grants from Polygon, Arbitrum, NEAR, Stellar, and others). Day-1 chain integrations (Monad, MegaETH, Sui, Stellar, Plasma Chain, HyperEVM) and a lean international team of 11-50 employees based mainly in Europe and Asia indicate an ecosystem-partnership-led growth strategy.

Name

Rubic

Legal name

Rubic

Website

https://rubic.exchange

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rubic is a cross-chain DEX and bridge aggregator that routes token swaps across 340+ DEXs, bridges, and intent protocols on 70+ blockchains, serving 500,000+ retail crypto traders via its Best Rate Finder app and 160+ Web3 developers, wallets, and protocols via its cross-chain API/SDK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decentralized Exchange Aggregator

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

DEX Aggregators & Smart Order Routing (FSADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

DEX Aggregation & On-Chain Execution (routing, RFQ, intent-based trading) (FSAPAEAD), Liquidity Bridges & Cross-Chain Swaps (bridge aggregators, intent-based swaps) (FSAPAKAC), Cross-Chain DEXs & Bridge-Integrated Trading (FSADABAD)

Keywords

• Cross-chain swap aggregator
• Decentralized exchange aggregator
• Bridge aggregation platform
• Crypto swap API
• DEX routing infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Swap Routing Fees: Rubic earns revenue through swap routing fees by aggregating 340+ DEXs, bridges, and intent protocols. The platform routes transactions through providers and captures a portion of the swap fees. Fees are transparent with flexible models including percentage, fixed, or hybrid options.
2. RBC Token Utility: The RBC token serves as the fuel for the ecosystem. Use cases include API subscriptions and integration service fees, grant programs for integrators, and distribution of partners' airdrops to RBC holders.
3. API/SDK Integration Services: Rubic provides API and SDK integration services to wallets, DEXs, bridges, and AI agents. Business development team provides end-to-end support throughout the integration process with marketing and BD support for integrators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Rubic operates a non-custodial cross-chain DEX and bridge aggregator (Best Rate Finder) that routes token swaps across 340+ DEXs, bridges, and intent protocols on 70+ blockchain networks for 70,000+ tokens, finding optimal rates in a single transaction. The platform also offers a Cross-Chain API/SDK for developer integrations, an MCP Server for AI-agent-driven swaps, and Private Mode aggregating six on-chain privacy protocols. Revenue is generated from swap routing fees, RBC token API subscriptions, and integration service fees.

Product overview

Rubic is a cross-chain DEX and bridge aggregator platform built as a unified product with multiple integrated modules. The core offering is the Best Rate Finder aggregator routing across 340+ DEXs, bridges, and intent protocols across 70+ chains for 70,000+ tokens. This core is extended via the Cross-Chain API/SDK for developer integrations, the MCP Server enabling AI agent automation, and Private Mode adding compliant privacy aggregation through 6 privacy protocols. The RBC Token serves as the ecosystem utility token. Together, these products enable users and developers to execute, integrate, automate, and privatize cross-chain token swaps from a single platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rubic Best Rate Finder: Core DEX and bridge aggregator product that finds optimal swap routes across 340+ DEXs, bridges, and intent protocols.
• Rubic Private Mode
• Rubic MCP Server

Products and services

• Rubic Best Rate Finder Rubic's flagship non-custodial DEX and bridge aggregator that routes token swaps across 340+ DEXs, bridges, and intent protocols on 70+ blockchain networks for 70,000+ tokens. Supports both on-chain and cross-chain swaps for EVM and non-EVM chains (Tron, Bitcoin, Solana, Stellar) by comparing real-time quotes and surfacing optimal routes in single transactions.
• Cross-Chain API/SDK Developer-facing API and SDK that enables wallets, dApps, DEXs, bridges, and trading tools to integrate Rubic's cross-chain and on-chain swap and bridging functionality. Provides access to 340+ aggregated protocols across 70+ chains with best-rate routing, sub-second quote responses, and flexible fee models (percentage, fixed, or hybrid).
• Rubic Private Mode First decentralized privacy aggregator that routes transactions through multiple on-chain privacy protocols (Railgun, Zama, Houdini, Privacy Cash, Hinkal, ClearSwap), comparing routes by cost, speed, asset support, and privacy level. Enables private transfers and cross-chain swaps without KYC, designed for compliant privacy.
• Rubic MCP Server Open-source Model Context Protocol server that gives AI agents (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Cline, Continue, Zed) structured access to cross-chain and on-chain DeFi workflows across 70+ chains. Exposes 13 discrete MCP tools for route discovery, simulation, transaction building, non-custodial local signing via viem, broadcasting, and status tracking.
• RBC Token Native utility token of the Rubic ecosystem used for API subscriptions, integration service fees, grant programs for integrators, and distribution of partners' airdrops to RBC holders. Available on multiple exchanges including Uniswap, Camelot, Gate, and Kraken.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast execution: First quotes in 100ms, 88.29% of responses under 1 second, all routes in ~2 seconds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• D'CENT WalletcoreTechnology or Integration · 19 December 2025D'CENT cold wallet integrated Rubic's Best Rate Finder API, enabling users to swap tokens inside the wallet with the same functionality as Rubic's app.
• MonadcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 November 2025Rubic integrated Monad Chain from Day 1 of mainnet launch. The integration provides on-chain swaps via Warp and cross-chain swaps via Relay and USDT0. Rubic launched a Race to 10K Swaps campaign for Monad.
• SquidcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2025Squid integrated for cross-chain swaps on Solana, enabling access to Squid's routing infrastructure for Solana-based trades.
• Solana (DFlow)coreTechnology or Integration · 11 September 2025DFlow Protocol integrated as a Solana provider for high-precision Solana liquidity routing. DFlow is the 8th provider for Solana on-chain routing on Rubic.
• BackPack WalletcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 August 2025BackPack Wallet integration enabling users to access Rubic's swap functionality directly from the wallet interface.
• WormholecoreTechnology or Integration · 7 August 2025Wormhole settlement integration for cross-chain swaps, providing connectivity to 20+ chains.
• PolygoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolygon is part of Rubic's grants program, supporting development on the Polygon network.
• ArbitrumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbitrum is part of Rubic's grants program, supporting development on the Arbitrum network.
• NEAR ProtocolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEAR is part of Rubic's grants program with NEAR Intents integration for decentralized routing.
• StellarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStellar is part of Rubic's grants program with expanded integration. Rubic received Stellar Community Fund Grant.
• MegaETHcoreTechnology or IntegrationRubic integrated MegaETH from Day 1 of the chain's public launch, serving as a gateway into the MegaETH ecosystem with Warp for on-chain swaps and Relay for cross-chain swaps.
• Consensys Scale ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRubic participates in Consensys Scale Program for developer support and ecosystem growth.
• Sony NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRubic participates in Sony Network's Web3 Incubation Program for ecosystem development.
• MixBytesminorOthersMixBytes conducted security audits of Rubic's smart contracts.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jupiter Aggregator: Jupiter is the dominant DEX aggregator on Solana, integrated by Rubic as a Solana routing provider. It is the strongest single-ecosystem peer for the Solana leg of Rubic's routing.
• LI.FI: Li.Fi is a cross-chain DEX and bridge aggregator aggregating many of the same underlying bridges and DEXs as Rubic, with a comparable API/SDK for wallets and dApps. It is the most direct head-to-head competitor in multi-chain swap routing.
• Squid Router: Squid is a cross-chain swap router leveraging Axelar and other bridges, directly competing with Rubic for cross-chain swap volume. Rubic itself integrates Squid as a Solana provider, evidencing direct category overlap.
• Rango Exchange: Rango is a DEX and bridge aggregator aggregating swaps across many EVM and non-EVM chains, targeting the same cross-chain retail and integrator audiences as Rubic.
• Symbiosis Finance: Symbiosis is a cross-chain DEX/bridge aggregator covering 50+ EVM and non-EVM chains — Rubic integrates Symbiosis as a provider, and Symbiosis is also a grant partner, indicating symmetric category overlap.
• deBridge: deBridge is an intent-based cross-chain bridge protocol with 0-TVL architecture. It is integrated by Rubic as a routing provider and competes directly with Rubic's cross-chain execution at the protocol level.
• Across Protocol: Across is an intent-based cross-chain bridge integrated by Rubic as a provider on Solana. It competes with Rubic at the cross-chain swap layer and is also a routing partner.
• ChangeNOW: ChangeNOW is a non-custodial crypto exchange and aggregator serving similar retail cross-chain swap demand as Rubic, including wallet/partner API integrations. Swapzone (a ChangeNOW-adjacent brand) is itself a Rubic API integrator.

Broad incumbents

• 1inch Network: 1inch is one of the largest DEX aggregators globally, primarily focused on EVM single-chain aggregation with growing cross-chain features. It serves as the incumbent benchmark for DEX aggregation with significantly larger scale than Rubic.
• ParaSwap: ParaSwap is a major DEX aggregator serving both retail users via a frontend and partners via API. It overlaps with Rubic's aggregator functionality but is more focused on EVM single-chain aggregation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CryptoRubic
• GitHubgithub.com/Cryptorubic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RubicExchange/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cryptorubic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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