Sergej Kunz: “We Are the Swap” — Inside 1inch’s Evolution From DEX Aggregator to DeFi Powerhouse | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

“We are the swap. 1inch is the swap.”

In this episode of the Bitcoin.com News Podcast, 1inch CEO Sergej Kunz joins David Sencil (@_dsencil) to unpack how 1inch has evolved from a simple DEX aggregator into a complete decentralized trading ecosystem — powering swaps, liquidity routing, and cross-chain infrastructure across DeFi.

Kunz reveals how 1inch is redefining what a DEX can be — a unified marketplace where liquidity, routing, and incentives converge. From its launch on Solana to upcoming Bitcoin integration, he discusses how 1inch is bridging the gap between DeFi and TradFi, solving market fragmentation, and enabling seamless user experience through innovation.

• The evolution of 1inch from DEX aggregator to liquidity network
• How 1inch’s gasless swaps and cross-chain routing work
• Market dynamics, partnerships, and the path toward mass adoption
• The future of DeFi vs. TradFi — and why both need to coexist
• Upcoming integrations including Solana and Bitcoin

00:00 – Introduction to 1inch and its core product
02:52 – Innovation and expansion in DeFi
06:05 – Partnerships and market dynamics
08:47 – The future of DeFi vs. TradFi
11:57 – Launch on Solana and new features
14:55 – Liquidity and market fragmentation
17:46 – Bitcoin integration and future outlook

A deep dive into DeFi’s infrastructure layer — where aggregation meets innovation, and the next phase of decentralized trading takes shape.

🎙️ Host: David Sencil – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Sergej Kunz – CEO & Co-Founder, 1inch Network
🔗 Learn more: 1inch.io | @1inch | @_dsencil | bitcoin.com

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