1inch, the decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, has rolled out a new feature enabling native cross-chain swaps between Solana and over a dozen Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) networks. The upgrade, available through the 1inch dApp, Wallet, and Fusion+ API, allows users to move assets seamlessly across ecosystems without relying on traditional cross-chain bridges.
A Safer Alternative to Cross-Chain Bridges
Until now, transferring tokens between blockchains typically required bridges that issue wrapped versions of assets pegged to the original. While functional, bridges have long been a weak point in crypto infrastructure. They’ve been repeatedly exploited, with high-profile hacks such as the $111 million Heco Bridge attack in November 2023 and the $190 million Nomad Bridge exploit in 2022.
By eliminating bridges and messaging protocols, 1inch aims to make cross-chain swaps both smoother and more secure.
“This should deliver a fundamentally safer and smoother cross-chain experience,” co-founder Sergej Kunz said in a statement.
Direct Solana–EVM Swaps
With this integration, Solana assets can now be swapped directly against tokens on Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and other EVM-based chains. The move is expected to reduce liquidity fragmentation between ecosystems, making it easier for traders and liquidity providers to engage with Solana’s growing DeFi ecosystem.
For developers, the Fusion+ API provides a way to integrate these trustless swaps into new projects, extending interoperability across Web3 applications. Retail users, meanwhile, can access the feature directly through the 1inch wallet and dApp on both mobile and desktop.
Expanding Beyond Ethereum
This launch follows 1inch’s initial Solana integration earlier in 2025. The project processes roughly $500 million in daily trading volume across its aggregation platform and has signaled plans to extend support to additional non-EVM chains over time.
As for its native token, 1INCH was trading at $0.25 on Tuesday, down 23% in the past month, according to data.
