1inch DEX Aggregator Launches Native Swaps Between Solana and EVM Blockchains in 2025

• Why Is Cross-Chain Swapping Such a Big Deal?
• How Does 1inch’s Native Swap Work?
• What’s in It for Solana and EVM Users?
• The Bigger Picture: DeFi’s Interoperability Future
• FAQs: Your Burning Questions Answered

The crypto space has long grappled with fragmentation across its ever-growing list of blockchains, each promising unique innovations. Enter 1inch, the decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, which just dropped a game-changer: native swaps between Solana and ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains—no bridges required. This move not only slashes security risks (goodbye, bridge hacks!) but also streamlines cross-chain DeFi like never before. Here’s why it matters and how it could reshape liquidity across ecosystems.

Why Is Cross-Chain Swapping Such a Big Deal?

Picture this: You’re juggling tokens across Solana, Ethereum, and Polygon. Traditionally, you’d need bridges—those clunky, hack-prone middlemen—to move assets between chains. Remember the $620 million Ronin Bridge heist in 2022? Yeah, not ideal. 1inch’s new feature cuts out the middleman entirely, letting users swap directly between solana and EVM chains (like BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Cardano) with fewer steps and lower risk. Sergej Kunz, 1inch’s co-founder, calls it a “fundamentally safer and smoother inter-chain experience.” And honestly? He’s not wrong.

How Does 1inch’s Native Swap Work?

No wrappers, no bridges—just pure, MEV-protected swaps at the best rates. 1INCH achieves this by leveraging its Fusion+ API, which routes orders across 13+ blockchains while dodging the pitfalls of centralized bridges. Developers can now integrate Solana-EVM swaps into their projects, potentially unlocking deeper liquidity pools. Think of it as a multilingual translator for blockchains, but without the fees or delays.

What’s in It for Solana and EVM Users?

For Solana maximalists, this means easier access to EVM-based DeFi darlings like Uniswap or Aave. EVM users, meanwhile, can tap into Solana’s speed (hello, 50k TPS!) without sweating bridge vulnerabilities. Plus, with 1inch’s April 2025 integration into Solana, liquidity fragmentation—that nagging DeFi headache—gets a serious remedy. BTCC analysts note this could spur more cross-chain innovation, though they caution: “Always DYOR—bridgeless doesn’t mean riskless.”

The Bigger Picture: DeFi’s Interoperability Future

This isn’t just about convenience. By sidestepping bridges, 1inch reduces attack surfaces (a win for security) and tightens price arbitrage across chains (a win for traders). It’s part of a broader trend: Cosmos’ IBC, LayerZero’s omnichain dreams—everyone’s racing to connect crypto’s walled gardens. But 1inch’s approach stands out by baking security into the swap process itself. As for adoption? Keep an eye on metrics like cross-chain volume (trackable via CoinMarketCap) and developer uptake.

FAQs: Your Burning Questions Answered

Is 1inch’s Solana-EVM swap live now?

Yes! As of August 2025, users can execute native swaps via 1inch’s platform or integrated dApps.

Which EVM chains are supported?

BNB Chain, Avalanche, Polygon, Cardano, and others—but notably not non-EVM chains like bitcoin or TON.

Are there fees for these swaps?

Fees vary by route and liquidity, but 1inch aggregates rates to minimize costs. Check TradingView for real-time data.

Could this make bridges obsolete?

Not entirely—some assets still need bridging—but it’s a giant leap toward a bridge-light future.