1inch Integrates Sonic Network for Faster Cross-Chain Swaps

1inch, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator, has announced a significant enhancement to its platform by integrating the Sonic network. This integration enables users to perform faster and more efficient cross-chain swaps, providing seamless asset swaps with top-tier rates on Sonic and effortless cross-chain trading between Sonic and other supported Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. This move is part of 1inch's broader strategy to unify the DeFi ecosystem and reinforce its position as the leading DEX aggregator.

The integration brings several key benefits to 1inch users. The Sonic network is now natively supported in the 1inch Wallet and traceable with Portfolio, allowing users to store, swap, and track assets with ease. Additionally, Sonic liquidity is integrated into Pathfinder, 1inch’s intelligent routing algorithm, ensuring that users benefit from best-in-class rates on every trade, whether they are using the 1inch interface or calling one of the APIs through the Developer Portal. All swaps on Sonic are protected by 1inch’s built-in MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) safeguards, ensuring that each trade is executed quickly, fairly, and securely.

Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch, highlighted the significance of this integration, stating, "With this integration, users receive our gasless, industry-leading swap rates on Sonic and can securely trade to and from the chain, no bridges required. This is another step toward our mission of unifying the DeFi ecosystem, while also reinforcing why we remain the number one DEX aggregator." The integration unlocks benefits for various user groups. Active traders can chase faster fills and tighter spreads, while builders gain access to Sonic through the 1inch Developer Portal APIs, including Swap, Balance, Spot price, and History, enabling their apps to benefit from razor-sharp routes. First-time DeFi users benefit from low fees, making it an ideal on-ramp, and everyday 1inch Wallet users can switch to Sonic with just a click.

Michael Kong, CEO of Sonic Labs, also expressed enthusiasm about the integration, saying, "1inch integrating with Sonic is a powerful validation of what we’re building. A lightning-fast, builder-friendly chain designed to make DeFi simple and scalable. By combining Sonic’s performance with 1inch’s world-class aggregation, we’re unlocking a seamless experience for users and empowering developers with deeper liquidity and better tools. It’s another step toward a more unified, accessible financial future."

By integrating Sonic into its wallet and APIs, 1inch is not only enhancing its own platform but also pushing forward the evolution of fast, accessible, and secure decentralized finance across EVM chains. The update brings improved access to real-time liquidity, simplifies user interaction, and reinforces the growing demand for efficient cross-chain DeFi solutions worldwide. This positions both platforms to drive greater adoption in a rapidly maturing digital asset economy and signals a broader trend toward smarter DeFi architecture and lower-friction user experiences. It also encourages broader experimentation with next-generation infrastructure in global decentralized markets.