Token Swaps at the Best Rates

A token swap is the process of trading one crypto asset for another directly from your wallet. In DeFi, that usually means approving and signing a transaction while staying in self-custody. On 1inch, the goal is to help users compare routes and execute a token swap at a competitive rate across supported liquidity sources.

A DEX aggregator helps users swap tokens by combining liquidity from several decentralized exchanges to secure better prices. Advanced aggregators, like 1inch, may also split a single trade across different platforms and market depth to reduce slippage and access better pricing. 1inch also offers optimized gas costs, cross-chain swaps and MEV protection. Explore better swap rates in the 1inch dApp or Wallet.

Yes, on supported routes. 1inch supports cross-chain swaps across 13+ networks and describes them as working in one transaction without requiring separate bridging steps from the user. Before signing, verify the destination asset, destination network, and quoted route.

Check the token, network, amount, and slippage tolerance before confirming. If you are using self-custody for the first time, also review token approvals and make sure you are not using the wrong token contract or network. For more protection guidance, review 1inch Security and 1inch Wallet . Crypto transactions involve risk. This content is informational and not financial advice.

In the default intent-based mode, you get zero swap gas fees and MEV protection automatically on supported routes. Classic execution via the DEX aggregator uses a standard on-chain transaction, so you pay the network gas fee. Always review the quote before confirming - it reflects the route your swap will take.

Slippage is the difference between the quoted price and the price at which your swap actually executes, driven by market movement and liquidity depth. On 1inch you can set a slippage tolerance before signing, and routing may split a single trade across different platforms and market depth to reduce slippage.

1inch supports swaps across 13+ networks, including Ethereum and other major EVM networks as well as Solana. On supported routes, cross-chain swaps work in one transaction without requiring separate bridging steps.

MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) means extra profit that bots can make by reordering transactions in a block - often through frontrunning or sandwich attacks. 1inch offers MEV protection through intent-based execution, helping keep swaps safe from these types of exploits. Cross-chain swaps are also protected by design.