1inch Adds Solana to Enable Trustless Cross-Chain Swaps, Expanding DeFi Accessibility

- 1inch launches Solana swaps, enabling frictionless cross-chain trading with over 12 EVM-compatible networks. - The move seeks to reduce trading friction and enhance liquidity in decentralized finance (DeFi). On August 19, 2025, CoinDesk reported that decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch launched an integration with the Solana blockchain. Users can now perform seamless cross-chain swaps between the Solana network and over 12 EVM-compatible networks. This new functionality eliminates the need for traditional bridging mechanisms and aims to unify fragmented DeFi ecosystems by improving security and making liquidity more accessible. The feature went live today and operates through the 1inch decentralized application (dApp), wallet, and the platform’s Fusion+ API. Users can now directly conduct cross-chain swaps between Solana and popular networks like Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum, offering a trustless method for trading assets that bypasses traditional bridges, which have historically been prone to security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies. The integration leverages 1inch’s Fusion+ architecture, which employs a Dutch Auction model and chain-specific escrow contracts to securely fulfill orders. This setup also offers MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) protection, reducing risks like front-running and other trading inefficiencies that frequently occur on decentralized exchanges. Analysts suggest this development could significantly affect decentralized exchange volumes by intensifying competition with Solana's native aggregator, Jupiter. By establishing a direct connection between Solana and EVM-compatible networks, 1inch may attract trading activity away from Jupiter. In addition, the integration could appeal to a broader user base and expand overall liquidity. Market reactions to the announcement have been relatively steady. As of 18:09 UTC on August 19, Solana (SOL) traded at $177.99, a 3.34% decline in the last 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH), another key blockchain in the integration, traded at $4,181.81, showing a 3.69% decrease during the same period. Meanwhile, 1inch’s native token (1INCH) remained stable at approximately $0.25.