1inch Co-Founders Developed Prototype Crypto Exchange Aggregator at 2019 Hackathon
1inch Co-Founders Developed Prototype Crypto Exchange Aggregator at 2019 Hackathon
馃敟 Hackathon Spark Ignited 1inch
According to a tweet from 1inch, their co-founders Anton and Sergej Kunz developed a prototype crypto exchange aggregator at a 2019 hackathon, which later became the basis for the entire 1inch network. The tweet was shared as part of the ETHDam speaker introduction for Anton from 1inch.
馃帳#ETHDam Speaker: Introducing @k06a from @1inch. Hackers, here's some inspiration for you - at a 2019 hackathon, Anton & Sergej Kunz, eventual co-founders of 1inch, developed a prototype crypto exchange aggregator that the basis of the entire network. 馃憠ethdam.com/tickets
Institutional Web3 Adoption: Balancing Regulation and Decentralization
A critical discussion on institutional Web3 adoption emerged from our Davos panel *From Vulnerability to Victory*. Key focus areas: - Regulatory clarity requirements - Security infrastructure needs - Maintaining decentralization while achieving mainstream adoption The panel explores how traditional institutions can embrace Web3 while preserving core crypto values like self-custody. Industry experts discuss the delicate balance between regulatory compliance and decentralization principles. [Watch the full panel discussion](https://youtu.be/oPk2WHbboz8)
Swap it
A recurring pattern of 'Swap it' events has been observed across multiple dates in early 2025. The sequence appears as follows: - January 9, 2025: Initial 'Just swap it' occurrence - April 11, 2025: 'Swap it' event - April 14, 2025: Additional 'Swap it' event This pattern suggests a series of related developments, though specific details remain unclear. The consistent terminology implies a connected sequence of events or updates.
1inch Participates in Multiple Paris Blockchain Week Events
1inch is actively participating in Paris Blockchain Week 2025 (April 8-10) at the Carrousel du Louvre with several key engagements: - Co-founder Sergej Kunz delivers keynote on DeFi's evolving landscape (April 8, 16:40-17:00) - Panel participation in Onchain AI Agent Evening discussing AI in DeFi (April 8) - Featured in VCStartupKOL Connect panel Grants Are Dead: What's Next? (April 9) Visit 1inch booth to explore their tech stack including Fusion and Fusion+ APIs. Use code **1INCH15** for 15% off tickets at [Paris Blockchain Week](http://parisblockchainweek.com/tickets-pbw2025)
1inch Cross-Chain Swaps Hit $200M Volume Milestone
1inch Network's cross-chain swap feature has shown significant growth, doubling its volume from $100M to $200M in just 10 weeks. This acceleration comes after the initial $100M milestone took 20 weeks to achieve. Key metrics from 2024: - Total swap volume: $570B+ - User base: 21M+ - Total swaps: 130M+ - Classic swaps: $155B+ volume - Fusion swaps: $23.9B+ (47% growth) - Base chain growth: $300M to $10B+ The platform continues to demonstrate strong momentum in cross-chain functionality, offering gas-free swaps at competitive rates. [Track performance on Dune](http://dune.com/1inch/cross-chain) [Trade on 1inch](http://app.1inch.io)
ETHGlobal Taipei Hackathon Winners Announced
1inch has announced the winners of ETHGlobal Taipei hackathon across three categories: - **Best Use of 1inch Fusion+** - 1st: AgentActs.eth ($4,000) - 2nd: MemestCutestPlatform ($2,500) - 3rd: EthereumFighter ($1,500) - **Best Portfolio Tracker** - 1st: How Doxxed Am I? ($3,000) - 2nd: OrbitGO ($2,000) - 3rd: 7Inch ($1,000) - **Best Use of 1inch Dev Portal APIs** - 1st: Unisight ($3,000) - 2nd: NewsQuantar ($2,000) - 3rd: QryptoPay ($1,000)