> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://inoswap.gitbook.io/guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://inoswap.gitbook.io/guide/using-inoswap/search-modes-and-routing.md). # Search Modes & Routing I explain what routing is, why it changes, and how I decide execution paths. When you initiate a swap on [InoSwap](https://inoswap.org/), routing determines how your transaction moves through available liquidity. Behind the interface, I analyse multiple possible paths and prepare an execution strategy based on current market conditions. You don’t see all of that complexity — but on InoSwap, it’s happening in real time. To give you control over how InoSwap behaves, I provide two routing modes: **Fastest** and **Best Price**. *** ## Search Mode: **Fastest** When you select **Fastest** search mode on InoSwap, I prioritise speed. In this mode, I calculate routing paths quickly and return a **near-instant result**. Fastest is designed for traders who value rapid execution and fast market entry. If timing matters — during volatility or when reacting to price movement — this mode helps you act without delay. On InoSwap, Fastest search mode mode still performs optimisation, but I limit the depth of search to deliver results as efficiently as possible. *** ## Search Mode: **Best Price** When you select **Best Price** search mode, I allow InoSwap to perform a broader routing analysis. Instead of returning the first efficient path, I explore more combinations across integrated liquidity sources. This deeper evaluation can take slightly longer, but it aims to identify **more competitive pricing** opportunities when liquidity conditions allow. Best Price search mode is particularly useful for larger swaps or when small differences in execution can meaningfully affect the final outcome. *** ## Choosing the Right Mode on InoSwap There isn’t a universally “better” search mode — only the one that fits your objective. Choose **Fastest** search mode on InoSwap when: * immediate execution matters most * you are reacting to short-term price movement * speed is your priority Choose **Best Price** search mode when: * you want deeper optimisation * you are executing a larger trade * pricing precision matters more than speed **You decide the priority, I execute.** ***
*** ## How Routing Works on InoSwap Regardless of the mode you choose, [InoSwap](https://inoswap.org/) follows a **structured optimisation process.** When you request a swap, I: 1. Scan liquidity pools across integrated DEXs 2. Compute direct and multi-step trading paths 3. Evaluate liquidity depth and potential price impact 4. Compare execution efficiency across possible routes 5. Generate a transaction payload based on the selected strategy Some swaps on InoSwap execute through a single pool. Others may route through intermediary tokens or split across multiple pools if that improves execution quality. Because liquidity and pricing change continuously, the final output depends on real-time market conditions. Pool depth, order size, and network factors can all influence the result between quote generation and transaction confirmation. {% hint style="info" %} **Why final output can vary?** Markets move continuously, and decentralised liquidity is never static. Even after I prepare a route, the final output may vary due to: * Liquidity changes rapidly * Pool depth matters for larger orders * Market movement between quote and signature * Network conditions and gas costs {% endhint %}