DeFi Fact-checked 2026-08-14

1inch

Established 2019

The DEX aggregator that routes your swap across hundreds of pools to find the best price.

1inch splits and routes your trade across all major DEXs on a dozen-plus chains, finding prices better than any single venue offers — the crypto equivalent of a price-comparison engine. Its 1INCH token governs the protocol and offers fee discounts.

Quick facts

Founded

2019

Pros

Consistently finds better prices than single DEXs
Protects against sandwich attacks on many routes
Huge chain coverage: Ethereum, BNB, Polygon, Base, more

Cons

Routing complexity means occasional failed transactions
Gas estimates can drift on congested chains
Another token-approval surface to manage

Best for

Getting the best price on any swap

Fees

Protocol fee varies (often 0%–0.1%); you mainly pay pool fees + gas.

Security notes

Non-custodial aggregation with audited contracts. Revoke lingering approvals periodically — aggregators accumulate them across pools.

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Frequently asked questions

What is 1inch?

1inch is The DEX aggregator that routes your swap across hundreds of pools to find the best price. 1inch splits and routes your trade across all major DEXs on a dozen-plus chains, finding prices better than any single venue offers — the crypto equivalent of a price-comparison engine. Its 1INCH token governs the protocol and offers fee discounts.

Is 1inch safe to use?

Non-custodial aggregation with audited contracts. Revoke lingering approvals periodically — aggregators accumulate them across pools. As always, verify details on the official site before trusting funds to any service.

How much does 1inch cost?

Protocol fee varies (often 0%–0.1%); you mainly pay pool fees + gas. Figures change — confirm current pricing on the official site before deciding.

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