THORChain Launches Native Cross-Chain Swap Public Beta
George Town, Cayman Islands, December 23rd, 2025, Chainwire
A first-of-its-kind DEX is changing how people trade crypto. It removes the need for wrapped tokens and centralized exchanges. It allows users to swap native assets directly across many blockchains.
THORChain announced today the public beta launch of swap.thorchain.org. This is a new DeFi swap interface. It is built to be the main front-end for THORChain. The goal is simple. Make cross-chain crypto trading easy and direct for everyone. The platform lets users swap native digital assets across blockchains. It does this without wrapped tokens, bridges, or centralized exchanges.
This interface was built as core infrastructure for the decentralized finance community. It shows THORChain’s commitment to trustless trading. It is designed for both new users and experienced traders. Anyone can use it to swap assets safely and directly.
With this interface, we are giving the community a clear home base. It is a place where THORChain comes first. It is built to focus on the protocol and its values above all else.
Key Features of the Beta Release
The swap interface includes several new and helpful features. These features are designed to make cross-chain swaps easier and safer.
Universal Wallet Compatibility:
Users can swap BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, TRX, DOGE, BCH, LTC, AVAX, and ATOM. They can do this using any self custody wallet. There is no need for special software.
Optional Wallet Connection:
Users do not need to connect their wallet to the website. They can place a swap without linking their wallet directly.
True Native Asset Swaps:
Users can trade assets directly between blockchains. This includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Avalanche, and Cosmos. No wrapped tokens are used. No bridges are required.
Open Source Architecture:
The platform is open source. This means the code is visible. It is built with transparency for the whole ecosystem.
Streamlined User Experience:
The interface is clean and simple. It is easy to understand. It is designed to reduce confusion and friction for users.
The platform is built to send transaction volume directly to THORChain. It also gives the team control over routing and user experience. This helps the protocol grow in a way that matches community values.
Roadmap and Official Launch
The current beta release lets early users try the platform. Users are encouraged to test features. They can also share feedback with the team. This feedback will help improve the platform before full launch.
The official launch is planned for Q1 2026.
Planned improvements include:
Expanded support for thousands of new tokens across many blockchains
A better user interface with clearer onboarding and routing details
Integration of more THORChain features, including bonding and liquidity providing
Community-led updates based on user feedback and real usage
Availability
The THORChain swap interface is available now at swap.thorchain.org. It can be used on any standard web browser. No special setup is required.
This release is a beta version. The platform will continue to improve over time. More features will be added before the official Q1 2026 launch. Community feedback is being collected and reviewed.
About THORChain
THORChain is a decentralized exchange protocol. It allows native cross-chain asset swaps. It does not use wrapped tokens. It also does not rely on centralized intermediaries.
As trustless infrastructure, THORChain supports swaps for wallets, aggregators, and exchanges. It helps different blockchains work together. This makes crypto trading more open and connected.
For more information, users can visit thorchain.org.
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