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1inch launches Aqua to the public, introducing the first shared liquidity layer for DeFi
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
DeFi ecosystem 1inch has publicly launched Aqua, a self-custodial shared liquidity layer. Live on 13 EVM chains, Aqua allows providers to use a single wallet balance across multiple positions without locking assets in liquidity pools, aiming to improve capital efficiency over traditional pool-based models.
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The standard for providing liquidity in DeFi has just been reset. If your protocol still requires users to lock assets in a pool, you are now competing with a model that offers the same returns without taking custody.
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