KuCoin Web3 Wallet Adds Gasless Swaps With 1inch API

KuCoin Web3 Wallet has integrated the 1inch Swap API into its platform, introducing gasless swaps and Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) protection for users trading cryptocurrencies and tokenized real-world assets directly through the wallet. The move represents another step in the company’s broader effort to strengthen decentralized trading infrastructure and simplify self-custody services.

The latest integration builds upon KuCoin Web3 Wallet’s previous collaboration with Ondo Global Markets, which expanded access to tokenized real-world assets on its self-custodial platform. While that partnership focused on bringing tokenized traditional financial products on-chain, the addition of the 1inch Swap API is intended to improve the execution process behind decentralized asset swaps.

Focus on Gasless Trading and Liquidity Access

Under the new integration, users will be able to complete token swaps without holding native blockchain gas tokens. This feature is expected to remove one of the major barriers faced by users entering decentralized finance markets, especially individuals interacting with tokenized real-world assets for the first time.

The integration of the 1inch Swap API enables gasless swaps, deeper liquidity access, and enhanced MEV protection directly within KuCoin Web3 Wallet.

The API also aggregates liquidity from multiple decentralized sources, potentially helping traders secure tighter pricing and reduce slippage during transactions. Liquidity fragmentation has long been considered a challenge within decentralized finance because assets are often spread across different exchanges and protocols. By consolidating liquidity access, the system is designed to create a smoother and more efficient trading experience.

The integration additionally introduces safeguards against front-running and sandwich attacks, two common forms of MEV exploitation in blockchain trading. These attacks typically allow sophisticated actors to profit from pending transactions at the expense of ordinary users.

Security and Self-Custody Remain Key Priorities

According to information shared in an official release, Gas Meng, who leads operations for KuCoin Web3 Wallet, indicated that the integration aligned with the platform’s long-term objective of making self-custody solutions more practical while preserving strong execution quality and security standards.

Meng reportedly explained that the addition of the 1inch Swap API would help deliver a smoother trading experience supported by better pricing, stronger liquidity access, gasless functionality, and MEV protection. The executive also suggested that the company intended to continue expanding support for tokenized traditional finance assets while improving secure access to on-chain markets.

KuCoin Web3 Wallet stated that the partnership supports its broader strategy of making self-custody trading more practical and secure for users entering decentralized finance markets.

Sergej Kunz, co-founder of 1inch, also commented on the partnership and reportedly described the integration as an example of decentralized finance infrastructure working alongside self-custody technology. Kunz indicated that the collaboration would combine KuCoin’s wallet services with 1inch’s liquidity infrastructure to provide seamless access to real-world assets without gas fees or MEV-related risks.

Growing Demand for Safer On-chain Asset Trading

The announcement comes at a time when tokenized real-world assets are gaining traction across blockchain ecosystems. As more traditional financial products move on-chain, concerns surrounding execution quality, transaction security, and usability have become increasingly important for broader adoption.

One of the largest obstacles in decentralized trading has been the requirement for users to maintain native gas tokens simply to execute transactions. For newer participants, especially those transitioning from traditional finance, managing multiple token balances can create unnecessary complexity and additional costs.

At the same time, decentralized exchange liquidity remains scattered across numerous protocols, often leading to poor pricing efficiency during swaps. Security concerns related to MEV exploitation have also discouraged broader participation in decentralized markets.

The partnership aims to reduce major decentralized trading challenges, including liquidity fragmentation, front-running risks, and the need to hold gas tokens for transactions.

KuCoin Web3 Wallet indicated that it plans to continue enhancing its in-wallet trading infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to evolve into a more comprehensive platform for both crypto assets and tokenized traditional finance products. However, the company did not provide a timeline for upcoming features or additional integrations.