Welcome to THORChain

What is THORChain?

THORChain is a decentralized, Layer 1 liquidity protocol that enables seamless cross-chain swaps of native assets across major blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and more. Built on the Cosmos SDK with the Tendermint consensus mechanism, THORChain eliminates the need for wrapped or pegged tokens, offering a non-custodial, permissionless environment for trading cryptocurrencies. With its native token, RUNE, THORChain powers liquidity, governance, and network security, making it a cornerstone of decentralized finance (DeFi).

Why Choose THORChain?

THORChain stands out in the DeFi ecosystem by providing unparalleled interoperability and transparency. Its Continuous Liquidity Pools (CLPs) ensure efficient pricing through asset ratios, removing reliance on traditional order books. Traders can swap assets like BTC for ETH directly, with RUNE acting as the settlement currency. The protocol’s economic security model, backed by a 2:1 bond-to-pool ratio, ensures robust protection for user funds. Additionally, THORChain’s open-source nature and anonymous node operators foster a truly decentralized network, free from backdoors or centralized control.

Key Features

• Cross-Chain Swaps: Trade native assets across 9 blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins, without intermediaries.
• Continuous Liquidity Pools: Enjoy trustless, on-chain liquidity with automated market maker (AMM) technology.
• Yield Opportunities: Provide liquidity to pools and earn rewards in native assets, protected by slip-based fees to minimize impermanent loss.
• Decentralized Security: 120+ anonymous validators secure the network, with funds churning to new vaults every 3 days.
• Developer-Friendly: Integrate THORChain’s infrastructure into wallets, exchanges, or dApps with up to 10% affiliate fees.

Join the THORChain Ecosystem

THORChain powers a vibrant ecosystem of wallets, exchanges, and applications, including ASGARDEX, ShapeShift, and Zengo. Whether you’re a trader, liquidity provider, or developer, THORChain offers tools to engage with DeFi. Use THORSwap to trade over 5,000 tokens, stake RUNE for network security, or build innovative dApps with THORChain’s API. Join the community on Discord to connect with 30,000+ members and access 24/7 support.

Get Started with RUNE

The RUNE token is the backbone of THORChain, used for liquidity, governance, and security. Store RUNE securely with wallets like Ledger or Tangem, or trade it on major exchanges like Binance and Kriptomat. With a maximum supply of 500 million tokens, RUNE’s value grows with network utilization, making it a key asset for DeFi enthusiasts.