Introduction to Orca’s Founders and Vision
Orca, the first “human-centered” decentralized exchange (DEX) on Solana, recently held an AMA session in Solana’s official Telegram group. The event featured co-founders Ori and Yutaro (YM), who shared insights about the platform’s unique approach to DeFi.
👉 Discover how Orca combines speed with user-friendly design
Meet the Team Behind Orca
Ori:
– Background: Computer Science graduate from Stanford, worked with startups and design firms across Silicon Valley, New York, and Tokyo
– Role: Full-stack engineer and designer focused on making Orca “your favorite DeFi project”
YM:
– Experience: Former MongoDB engineer, entered crypto full-time in 2017
– Expertise: Contributed to Eth 2.0 and UMA smart contracts before co-founding Orca
What Makes Orca Different?
Key Features
- Lightning-fast transactions: 50,000 TPS capability via Solana
- Ultra-low fees: Average transaction cost of $0.01
- Fair Price Indicator: Real-time market rate transparency
- Collectibles: Unique ecosystem participation rewards
Technical Advantages
| Feature | Orca | Traditional DEXs |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Pure AMM with proprietary pools | Often order-book based |
| Speed | Solana’s 400ms block times | Slower chains (3-15s) |
| Fees | ~$0.01 | $1-$50 (Ethereum) |
Why Solana?
The founders highlighted three reasons for building on Solana:
1. Performance: 50,000 TPS capacity
2. Cost Efficiency: Fractional cent transactions
3. Alignment: Shared values with Solana’s vision for scalable DeFi
Upcoming Developments
Major Roadmap Items
- Sun Bridge: Decentralized Ethereum-Solana bridge interface
- Stablecoin Pools: Optimized trading for pegged assets
- UI Localization: Expanded language support
The Big Announcement
Orca confirmed two highly anticipated features:
– ORCA governance token
– Liquidity mining program
👉 Explore liquidity mining opportunities coming soon
Current and Planned Token Support
Available Now:
– SOL, ETH, BTC
– Stablecoins (USDC, USDT)
– Ecosystem tokens (RAY, FTT, KIN, ROPE)
Future Additions:
All requested Solana-based assets
Community Engagement
April 2025 Clownfish Airdrop
- Exclusive collectible for active traders
- Criteria undisclosed but linked to transaction frequency
- Distribution begins late April
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does Orca’s AMM differ from Uniswap?
A: Orca uses Solana’s speed to eliminate gas wars and failed transactions while maintaining full AMM functionality.
Q: When will liquidity mining begin?
A: Exact dates aren’t public, but the team confirmed it’s their “top priority” after token launch.
Q: What wallet supports Orca?
A: Any Solana-compatible wallet (Phantom, Sollet, etc.) can connect to the web interface.
Q: Will there be cross-chain trading?
A: Yes, the Sun Bridge will enable Ethereum-Solana asset transfers.
Q: How decentralized is Orca’s governance?
A: The upcoming token will grant voting rights on protocol upgrades and treasury allocations.
Q: Are Orca collectibles tradeable?
A: Currently designed as non-transferable achievement tokens, but this may evolve with community input.