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1inch

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Platform

Description

1inch Network is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that provides a suite of protocols designed to optimize cryptocurrency trading across multiple decentralized exchanges (DEXs). The platform’s core aggregation protocol scans numerous liquidity sources across multiple blockchains and routes trades through the most efficient paths, often splitting orders across several DEXs to achieve better prices and lower slippage. In addition to swap aggregation, the ecosystem includes liquidity protocols, governance through a DAO and the 1INCH token, and developer tools that enable secure, non-custodial trading and DeFi integrations across major networks such as Ethereum, Polygon, and BNB Chain.

 

1inch Aqua is a next-generation shared liquidity protocol designed to address capital inefficiencies and fragmentation across decentralized finance (DeFi). Unlike traditional liquidity models that require users to lock assets into isolated pools, Aqua introduces a unified liquidity layer that enables multiple strategies to access the same capital simultaneously while maintaining full user custody. At its core, Aqua allows liquidity providers to authorize their assets once and deploy them across a range of on-chain strategies, such as automated market makers (AMMs), swaps, and custom trading logic, without splitting or redeploying funds. This design transforms each wallet into a self-custodial liquidity engine, where assets remain in the user’s control and are only utilized during execution via atomic transactions.

The protocol introduces a “shared liquidity” model, eliminating competition between strategies for total value locked (TVL) and significantly improving capital efficiency. By enabling concurrent strategy execution on a single asset base, Aqua creates a multiplier effect on liquidity, increasing depth and flexibility across the DeFi ecosystem. Aqua is built with an open architecture and developer-first approach, offering SDKs, smart contract infrastructure, and tools such as SwapVM to simplify integration and strategy development. Its design removes the need for traditional deposit and withdrawal logic, allowing developers to interact with liquidity directly through programmable interfaces.

Overall, Aqua represents a foundational shift in DeFi infrastructure, enabling scalable, capital-efficient liquidity provisioning while preserving the core principle of self-custody.

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Audit Name Progress Security Rating Languages Date of Audit Audit Report
Audit Name 1inch Aqua Progress Security Rating
Hashlocked
Languages Solidity Last Audit March 2026 Report Confidential
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