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# XSwap Execution Modes Comparison

By offering multiple execution modes within a single protocol, XSwap allows users and applications to choose the appropriate balance between speed, liquidity, and privacy—without fragmenting liquidity or compromising security.

| Feature            | Core Mode                 | Stealth Mode                    | Shield Mode                |
| ------------------ | ------------------------- | ------------------------------- | -------------------------- |
| Primary Goal       | Speed & liquidity         | Enhanced privacy                | Maximum privacy            |
| Execution Location | Cross-chain               | Cross-chain                     | Native to XChain           |
| Routing Visibility | Standard                  | Obfuscated                      | Protocol-level             |
| Liquidity Access   | Full aggregated liquidity | Aggregated with privacy routing | XChain-native              |
| Metadata Exposure  | Standard                  | Reduced                         | Minimal                    |
| Use Case           | General-purpose swaps     | Privacy-sensitive swaps         | High-sensitivity execution |
| Protocol Fee       | 0.5%                      | 0.8%                            | 1%                         |


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