THORChain’s official swap interface — swap.thorchain.org — has integrated the SwapKit SDK to power its cross-chain swaps.
This integration connects THORChain’s native liquidity with the broader multi-provider ecosystem, unlocking intent-based routing via NEAR Intents, native routing via Maya Protocol, and single-chain execution via 1inch — all unified through SwapKit’s routing layer.
The result is a faster, more flexible, and more complete swapping experience for users.
A Unified Gateway to Native Cross-Chain Liquidity
THORChain has always served as the leading venue for trustless, native asset swaps — enabling BTC, ETH, BNB, ATOM, BCH, LTC, and more to be swapped without bridges or wrapped tokens.
With SwapKit now powering its official DEX UI, THORChain gains a modular, multi-provider swap engine that extends far beyond its own liquidity pools.
Through this integration:
- THORChain continues to serve as the core source of decentralized native L1 liquidity
- NEAR Intents unlocks intent-based execution and expands cross-chain coverage
- Maya Protocol adds another decentralized cross-chain liquidity layer for EVM + BTC
- 1inch provides high-quality single-chain swaps across major EVM networks
SwapKit combines these providers into one seamless routing layer — automatically selecting the best path for every trade.
How It Works
SwapKit is a unified SDK that abstracts away cross-chain logic, multi-provider routing, and chain-specific quirks. It connects decentralized liquidity providers including:
- THORChain (native cross-chain swaps)
- NEAR Intents (intent-based cross-chain swaps)
- Maya Protocol (native EVM/BTC cross-chain swaps)
- 1inch (single-chain EVM swaps)
- Chainflip (if the UI activates in the future — already supported by the SDK)
THORChain’s DEX now benefits from a unified execution layer:
- THORChain continues to handle its core native swaps (BTC, ETH, BNB, AVAX, ATOM, LTC, BCH, RUNE etc.)
- NEAR Intents extends cross-chain routing to Solana, NEAR, Ripple, Zcash, and additional networks
- Maya Protocol provides alternative routes for ETH ↔ BTC ↔ EVM flows
- 1inch supports same-chain EVM swaps with deep liquidity aggregation
- SwapKit’s router selects the best available path across all providers automatically
What This Means for Users
For anyone swapping on swap.thorchain.org, the result is a more complete, more reliable, and more efficient trading experience:
- More supported assets and networks through NEAR Intents & Maya
- Better pricing via multi-provider competition
- Fallback redundancy when one provider is congested
- Access to single-chain EVM swaps through 1inch
- Faster settlement for many cross-chain routes
- A cleaner UX with no need to choose providers manually
Whether you’re swapping BTC to SOL, ETH to RUNE, ARB to BTC, or performing a simple ETH to USDC swap, the SwapKit SDK ensures routing is always optimized — automatically.
What It Means for Builders
For the THORChain developer ecosystem, this integration demonstrates a new model for cross-chain DEX design:
- Multiple liquidity sources via one SDK
- Unified routing logic that scales as providers grow
- Faster integration cycles with less maintenance
- Modular, decentralized infrastructure
- Support for both cross-chain and single-chain swaps
By using SwapKit, THORChain’s UI becomes future-proof. As new liquidity venues, chains, or providers come online, they can be added without disrupting the interface or user flow.
This is the blueprint for the next generation of multi-chain DEX architecture.
The Cross-Chain Future, Powered by SwapKit
THORChain pioneered the concept of native cross-chain swaps.
With SwapKit now powering the frontend, the THORChain DEX evolves into a multi-provider swapping hub, combining:
- THORChain’s decentralized native liquidity
- NEAR’s intent-based execution
- Maya Protocol’s cross-chain engine
- 1inch’s same-chain aggregator
For users, that means better pricing, more routes, and faster execution.
For builders, it’s proof that open, modular, decentralized routing is the future of cross-chain UX.
About THORChain ($RUNE)
THORChain is a decentralized liquidity protocol that enables native, trustless swaps between major Layer-1 assets — including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, ATOM, and more — without the use of wrapped tokens or bridges. Powered by its native asset $RUNE, THORChain secures liquidity pools and facilitates cross-chain settlement while allowing users to retain full custody of their assets.
Developers can build wallets, DEXs, and applications on top of THORChain to offer seamless native swaps across multiple ecosystems. With a focus on decentralization, permissionless liquidity, and robust uptime, THORChain serves as a foundational layer for the future of cross-chain finance.
Learn more at: https://thorchain.org
About SwapKit
SwapKit develops technologies and operates services enabling non-custodial, permissionless cross-chain trading for wallets, dApps, and crypto platforms. Through its API and SDK, SwapKit enables seamless swaps across multiple chains – including Bitcoin — to let users trade native assets in a single transaction without handling the underlying complexity.
SwapKit integrators benefit from a unified API to get access to multiple providers, abstracting away integration complexities. Integrators can monetize their SwapKit integration using tailor-made tools to easily configure and collect swap fees. SwapKit supports address AML checks, transaction status tracking, and multi-chain wallet interaction. With fully open-source smart contracts and a continuously expanding chain / asset coverage, SwapKit empowers projects to embed composable cross-chain DeFi capabilities efficiently.
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