THORChain launches native cross-chain swap interface in public beta

[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Cayman Islands, December 23rd, 2025]

The first of its kind, DEX eliminates packaged tokens and centralized exchanges, enabling instant asset swaps across multiple blockchains

THORChain today announced the public beta launch of swap.thorchain.orga dedicated one DeFi exchange interface designed to serve as the protocol’s primary front-end for seamless cross-chain cryptocurrency trading. The platform allows users to exchange native digital assets directly over blockchain networks without relying on packaged tokens, bridges or centralized exchanges.

Built as infrastructure for the decentralized finance community, the new interface represents THORChain’s commitment to making reliable cross-chain swaps accessible to newcomers and experienced traders alike.

With this interface, we provide the community with a dedicated home base – a place where THORChain is a priority above all else.

Key features of the beta version

The swap interface introduces several innovative capabilities:

• Universal wallet compatibility: Users can trade BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, TRX, DOGE, BCH, LTC, AVAX and ATOM with any self-custodial wallet.
• Optional wallet connection: Users do not need to link their wallet to the website to place a swap.
• True native asset swaps: Direct trading between blockchains, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Avalanche and Cosmos, without bridging wrapped tokens.
• Open source architecture: Built with transparency for the entire ecosystem
• Streamlined user experience: Clean, intuitive interface designed to minimize friction

The platform is designed to send transaction volume directly to THORChain while giving the development team control over the user experience and routing logic, enabling active protocol growth aligned with the community’s values.

Roadmap and official launch

The current beta version allows early users to test the platform and provide feedback ahead of the official launch scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.

Planned improvements include:

• Extensive support for thousands of additional tokens across multiple chains
• Improved user interface with improved visibility of onboarding and routing
• Integration of additional THORChain protocol features including bonding and liquidity provision
• Community-driven iterations based on user feedback

Availability

The THORChain swap interface is now available at swap.thorchain.org and accessible via any standard web browser.

This release marks a beta version of the platform, which is expected to undergo further development ahead of its planned launch in the first quarter of 2026. Community feedback will be collected to inform continued improvements.

About THORChain

THORChain is a decentralized exchange protocol that natively enables cross-chain asset swaps without packaged tokens or centralized intermediaries. As a trusted infrastructure, THORChain facilitates swaps for wallets, aggregators and exchanges in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, facilitating seamless interoperability between blockchain networks.

Users can contact us for more information Thorchain.org.

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