1inch

1inch (operating at 1inch.com) is a decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator platform engineered for seamless cross-chain token swaps. Founded in 2019 by Sergej Kunz and Anton Bukov and headquartered in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 1inch revolutionizes DeFi trading by aggregating liquidity across multiple decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to deliver optimal rates. Under the hood, the platform leverages an algorithmic approach to compare prices across 18+ blockchain networks, including Ethereum and Solana, while incorporating MEV (Miner Extractable Value) protection and gas fee optimization. This allows users—from retail traders to institutional investors—to execute swaps efficiently, minimize costs, and avoid front-running risks. Backed by 44 investors including prominent firms like Amber Group and Jane Street Capital, 1inch has positioned itself as a critical infrastructure provider for the next generation of onchain finance.