1inch is officially expanding its ecosystem with the launch of Aqua, a sophisticated liquidity protocol designed to optimize how capital is deployed across the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. The protocol is live today across 13 major chains, aiming to solve the fragmentation issues that have long plagued liquidity providers.
Unlike traditional automated market makers that force users to lock funds into isolated pools, Aqua allows providers to maintain custody of their assets within their personal wallets. This non-custodial approach ensures that capital remains liquid and accessible for multiple positions simultaneously, effectively eliminating the need to split resources.
Key features of the new protocol include:
- Unified capital management across 13 chains
- Reduced opportunity cost for market makers
- Enhanced protection through self-custody protocols
By enabling a single balance to back various liquidity strategies, 1inch is looking to attract professional market makers who prioritize efficiency. The deployment marks a significant step forward for the platform's multi-chain infrastructure, positioning it as a dominant force in decentralized trading.
