1inch Pioneers Solana Cross-Chain Swaps, Unlocking Seamless Interoperability
Solana cross-chain swaps are now live via the 1inch dApp, 1inch Wallet, and 1inch Fusion+ APIs. This release lets users seamlessly move assets between Solana and 12+ EVM chains in a secure, efficient, and MEV-protected way.
Why it matters
For the first time, users can swap assets directly between Solana and EVM networks, without using bridges. Key benefits are:
Pioneering native decentralized cross-chain swaps
A few months ago, 1inch added support for Solana, opens new tab, leveraging its low-latency block times and robust ecosystem. Now, with full cross-chain capability, the fragmentation between Solana and EVM ecosystems is finally addressed.
'Solana's speed and efficiency made it an ideal candidate for our next frontier in cross-chain swaps,' said Sergej Kunz, 1inch co-founder. 'By removing the need for bridges and messaging protocols such as LayerZero or Chainlink CCIP, we're delivering a fundamentally safer and smoother cross-chain experience.'
1inch's cross-chain Solana functionality also delivers a significant boost to the entire Solana ecosystem, ending Solana's isolation from other blockchains and transforming it into a full-fledged DeFi hub by bringing in new liquidity and users.
Solana tokens can now be traded directly against assets on EVM networks, opening the ecosystem to users who have never interacted with Solana before.
For users and builders alike
Solana cross-chain swaps are now fully supported across all 1inch products:
This opens up new liquidity pathways and trading opportunities, allowing DeFi participants to operate across previously siloed ecosystems — with no extra steps.
What's next
Meanwhile, 1inch's mission to unify the DeFi space continues, with plans underway to add support for more non-EVM chains. The journey toward a more efficient and user-friendly DeFi experience moves forward!
About 1inch
1inch accelerates decentralized finance with a seamless crypto trading experience for 24 million users. Beyond being the top platform for low-cost, efficient token swaps with $500 million in daily trades, 1inch offers a range of innovative tools, including a secure self-custodial wallet, a portfolio tracker for managing digital assets, a developer portal to build on its cutting-edge technology, and even a debit card for easy crypto spending. By continuously innovating, 1inch is simplifying DeFi for everyone. For more information, visit 1inch.io, opens new tab and explore the 1inch blog, opens new tab.
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