1inch Network is a decentralized finance ecosystem built around DEX aggregation, intent-based execution, and cross-chain token swaps. Its protocols connect liquidity across exchanges and blockchains, while the 1inch DAO and Foundation support governance and ecosystem development.
Protocols and products
The Aggregation Protocol routes trades across liquidity sources. Fusion uses resolvers to execute signed swap orders, and Fusion+ extends intent-based execution across supported networks. With Fusion+, resolver gas costs are included in the exchange price rather than eliminated from the economics of the trade.
The wider product range includes the self-custodial 1inch Wallet, Portfolio tracking, limit orders, and 1inch Business APIs for swaps, market data, and blockchain infrastructure. Support varies by product and network; availability of one service does not establish that every asset or function is available in every jurisdiction.
Aqua is a shared liquidity protocol whose design allows approved wallet balances to support multiple trading strategies. Its Developer Preview 1.0 white paper describes virtual balance accounting, strategy permissions, and the risks of underfunded positions. Protocol and SDK access should be distinguished from the rollout of its user interface.
Origins and governance
Anton Bukov and Sergej Kunz developed the original DEX aggregator prototype at a New York hackathon in May 2019. Their official founder biographies describe their software engineering and smart-contract backgrounds.
1INCH supports DAO governance through staking and delegation. The Foundation provides funding and off-chain stewardship; the DAO, protocol contracts, and individual commercial products have different roles.
Users retain responsibility for wallet keys, token approvals, and reviewing execution terms. Smart-contract failures, network congestion, and price changes can affect swaps and liquidity strategies. Current assistance is available through the 1inch Help Center.
