KyberSwap has introduced Smart Settlement, a new on-chain execution layer designed to bridge the gap between quoted swap prices and actual received tokens. The feature, announced on May 14, 2026, is live across all supported EVM-compatible chains with no additional protocol fees for users.
The core challenge Smart Settlement addresses is the time delay between route calculation and transaction confirmation. Traditional DEX aggregators scan multiple liquidity sources to find the optimal path, but market conditions—liquidity shifts, token volatility, and spread adjustments by professional market makers—can change before the swap settles. This often results in higher-than-expected slippage or even reverted transactions. KyberSwap’s solution introduces real-time pool comparison directly within the transaction. The smart contract evaluates multiple pre-identified liquidity pools on-chain and automatically reroutes to the one offering the highest token output at the moment of settlement. If the original route remains optimal, it executes as planned.
This atomic, transparent process builds on KyberSwap’s existing Dynamic Trade Routing model and eliminates the need for traders to choose between tight slippage (risking failure) or loose slippage (exposing them to MEV attacks). Smart Settlement is already operational on all supported EVM networks, requiring no extra steps from users.
