PancakeSwap has rolled out a major upgrade that could reshape how users interact with decentralized finance.
By integrating Across Protocol, the platform now enables fast, one-click token swaps across multiple blockchains—removing the need for risky and often complicated bridging services.
With this new system, users don’t need to lock their tokens or interact with external tools. Instead, they simply specify what they want to swap and where. A network of decentralized relayers competes to fulfill the transaction, usually in under three seconds. This reduces both security risks and user friction—two major roadblocks for DeFi adoption.
Chef Kids, PancakeSwap’s head of product, says the change is designed to streamline operations and increase safety. Unlike traditional bridges, this model doesn’t leave tokens exposed in contracts—making it harder for hackers to target.
The update arrives at a time when the crypto sector is doubling down on crosschain infrastructure. With proposals like ERC-7683 and major names like Uniswap and 1inch optimizing their swap engines, the race to create a smooth, secure, and interoperable DeFi experience is heating up.
In a space long plagued by clunky tools and security flaws, PancakeSwap’s move is a leap toward making decentralized trading more intuitive—not just for crypto natives, but for institutions too.
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