We’re excited to announce that SwapKit now supports Base, the fastest growing Ethereum Layer 2 solution built on the Optimism stack. This integration empowers developers to enable Cross-chain swaps between Base <> Bitcoin, Ethereum, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Dogecoin and more via THORChain into their applications, furthering our mission to simplify cross-chain development.
See it in action today on THORSwap.finance
Key Advantages of Base:
- Low Fees & High Throughput: Enjoy more efficient transactions than Ethereum L1, paving the way for better user experiences.
- Backed by Coinbase: Benefit from the credibility and reach of one of the most recognized names in crypto.
- Security from Ethereum: Inherits Ethereum’s proven security and decentralization.
- Developer-Friendly: Built with open-source tooling and frameworks to foster a thriving ecosystem.
SwapKit’s Base integration provides developers with:
- Native Base asset swaps via THORChain
- Streamlined transaction handling
- Unified wallet connections
SwapKit Integration
With Base integrated into SwapKit’s API + SDK, developers and integrators can now:
- Enable Cross-Chain Swaps Seamlessly: Offer users the ability to move between Base and leading networks—like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Dogecoin and more—without needing locking tokens or centralized bridges.
- Leverage THORChain’s Native Liquidity: Tap into one of the largest decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocols, recognized by DeFi Llama – Bitcoin TVL for its robust BTC liquidity.
- Boost User Adoption: As the fastest growing EVM L2, Base’s user-friendly environment and low transaction fees reduce barriers for crypto newcomers.
- Ensure Full Self-Custody: All swaps remain non-custodial through THORChain—no accounts needed, no centralized control.
Getting Started
- Visit docs.swapkit.dev: Learn more about our API, SDK via the developer documentation.
- Integrate Our SDK: If you’re building a wallet, dApp, or any DeFi interface, add support for Base cross-chain swaps in as few as 100 lines of code.
- Configure Base: Cross-chain swaps to and from Base are automatically available via SwapKit through the
THORCHAINandTHORCHAIN_STREAMINGproviders.
Assets currently supported include BASE.ETH, BASE.USDC and $cbBTC.
For tracker purposes, the chainId used is 8453
Get in touch if you need any support or to discuss integrating SwapKit in your product.
SwapKit: Seamless Access to Best-in-class Cross-Chain Swaps
SwapKit provides a comprehensive SDK that simplifies the integration of cross-chain swaps, offering unparalleled flexibility and efficiency. By providing a unified interface for interacting with THORChain’s protocol, SwapKit simplifies the integration process for all dApps, allowing any team to tap into THORChain’s robust liquidity pools and trustless cross-chain technology with minimal friction.
Learn more about how SwapKit can simplify cross-chain integrations, visit SwapKit.dev.
We invite projects and teams to experience the transformative power of SwapKit. SwapKit offers a composable, user-friendly API+SDK that makes integrating cross-chain functionality easy- empowering any dApp to go multi-chain in less than 100 lines of code.
SwapKit comes with the benefits of streamlined affiliate fees, improved quotes & gas pricing, robust wallet connectivity, and DEX aggregation enabling swaps between 6,000+ crypto assets across 17+ blockchains in a single transaction.
Powering leading protocols such as THORSwap, Ledger Live, OKX Wallet, LI.FI, Jumper, Onekey and more, SwapKit abstracts the complexity of integrating THORChain services with a battle-tested infrastructure for cost-effective, enterprise-level performance.
Integrate our SDK to access state-of-the-art cross-chain technology, expand your trading operations, and drive significant volume and growth. SwapKit is more than a tool; it’s a gateway to the future of decentralized finance, offering a path to innovate, excel, and lead in the ever-evolving DeFi landscape.
