1inch launches Solana cross-chain swaps

Solana is now integrated with 12+ EVM networks for trustless cross-chain swaps via 1inch.

For the first time, you can swap assets directly between Solana and EVM networks, without using bridges or messaging protocols. That means a huge improvement in security: unlike these old solutions, 1inch cross-chain swaps are fully self-custodial, MEV-protected and much safer for large values.Use the 1inch dApp to make trustless cross-chain swaps and get:

• Bulletproof security: this is the safest way you can move assets onto and off Solana.
• Seamless execution: intents make it easier to get the swap you want - just post your order and let resolvers compete to fill it.
• The best rates: with unmatched liquidity and MEV protection by design.

Builders don’t miss out, either. Now you can connect Solana and EVM chains within your own projects, with cross-chain swaps supported on Solana via the 1inch Fusion + API and SDK, for seamless integration and service levels you can trust to scale. 

This integration opens up huge liquidity to both Solana and EVM users - makes it much easier to seize trading opportunities - and marks a massive step in 1inch’s mission to unite DeFi.

Pioneering native decentralized cross-chain swaps

A few months ago, 1inch added support for Solana, a rapidly-growing high-performance blockchain network, offering users better swap execution thanks to a winning mix of Solana’s super-short block time and 1inch’s innovative Dutch auction mechanics.

Now, time has come for the next step, addressing the interoperability issue, which has been pressing for quite some time. Liquidity on newly-launched chains often remains fragmented, and no reliable solution for cross-chain swaps between Solana and EVM chains has been available without using potentially vulnerable bridges or messaging protocols.

1inch is changing that. Users now get an efficient and seamless solution for cross-chain swaps involving Solana tokens, which beats bridges and messaging protocols with:

• Higher security: 1inch’s Solana swap functionality doesn’t rely on external providers. Other, centralized solutions carry inherent risks, while decentralized bridges and messaging protocols remain vulnerable to exploits.
• MEV protection: Swaps via 1inch are MEV protected by design. Users don’t have to worry about losing their funds to front running.
• Better rates: 1inch offers more attractive swap rates than competitors thanks to its Dutch auction price curve approach.

Unifying DeFi in a single ecosystem

The Solana cross-chain swap functionality comes as part of 1inch’s broader mission to bring all DeFi ecosystems together in one place. This move merges two major blockchain ecosystems - Ethereum and Solana - into one. That means users simply don't need to worry about which networks they are swapping on. They can just enjoy truly decentralized interoperability on top of attractive swap rates and built-in security features.

Connecting Solana with new opportunities

1inch’s cross-chain Solana functionality also delivers a significant boost to the entire Solana ecosystem, ending the chain’s isolation and transforming it into a full-fledged DeFi hub, open to new liquidity and users.

Swap tokens between Solana and EVM chains now!