1inch launches Aqua: DeFi liquidity redefined on 13 chains

1inch launches Aqua, a self-custodial liquidity layer live on 13 chains, letting providers use one wallet balance for multiple positions without locking assets, boosting efficiency and security in DeFi.

1inch has introduced Aqua, a self-custodial shared liquidity layer for DeFi, now live on 13 EVM-compatible chains. Aqua allows liquidity providers to use the same wallet balance for multiple positions without locking assets in pools, offering a capital-efficient and risk-controlled alternative to traditional DeFi models. The protocol acts as a registry: users connect their wallets, approve token balances, and create liquidity positions that draw from those balances. Tokens remain in the user's wallet and are only transferred when a swap order matches the position's criteria, with transactions executed atomically. This approach addresses inefficiencies in DeFi liquidity provision, where liquidity is often idle or fragmented, leading to suboptimal pricing and lost fees. To boost participation, 1inch has launched a Merkl-powered liquidity program funded with 10 million 1INCH tokens and 500,000 USDC. Aqua aims to consolidate liquidity, enhance earning potential, and maintain full self-custody for users.