1inch Launches Aqua Shared Liquidity Layer for Decentralized Finance
1inch has publicly launched Aqua, a shared liquidity layer intended as an alternative to existing decentralized finance (DeFi) pool-based models. The new solution aims to manage risks associated with traditional liquidity pools.
1inch has officially launched Aqua, its newly developed shared liquidity layer for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. This introduction offers an alternative to the conventional model heavily reliant on liquidity pools.
Initially released for developers in November 2025, Aqua is now being made available to the broader market. The platform is designed to mitigate risks often encountered within existing DeFi pool structures, promising a more controlled environment for liquidity provision and trading.
Alongside the Aqua launch, 1inch is introducing a liquidity incentive program developed by Merkl and funded by community resources. This program is intended to encourage users to contribute liquidity to the Aqua layer, thereby boosting its effectiveness and adoption.
The introduction of Aqua suggests a move towards enhancing efficiency and security within the DeFi space, providing users with novel options for managing and utilizing their digital assets.