1INCH is the governance and utility token of the 1inch network of decentralized trading protocols. It is not a blockchain gas coin or a requirement to own every asset swapped through 1inch. Governance staking creates st1INCH and time-decaying Unicorn Power, rather than securing an independent proof-of-stake chain.
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1INCH is the governance and utility token of the 1inch network of decentralized trading protocols. It is not a blockchain gas coin or a requirement to own every asset swapped through 1inch. Governance staking creates st1INCH and time-decaying Unicorn Power, rather than securing an independent proof-of-stake chain.
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What is 1inch?
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How does 1inch work?
1inch aggregates compatible liquidity routes and offers intent-based orders filled by resolvers. The 1INCH token supports governance and staking or delegation mechanics, separate from the assets being traded. A route can split across liquidity sources; the token itself does not guarantee the best executable price or a filled order.
Who created 1inch?
Sergej Kunz and Anton Bukov created the early 1inch aggregation project at a 2019 hackathon, according to the official history and press materials. The 1inch Foundation later issued 1INCH. The developers, foundation, DAO and independent resolvers have different roles, not one universal custodial responsibility.
What is 1inch used for?
1INCH is used for DAO governance and locking that generates Unicorn Power, which can be delegated to eligible Fusion resolvers. You do not need to own 1INCH simply to hold other tokens in a wallet. Resolver incentives are separate offers, not guaranteed rewards paid by every 1inch product.
Where can you buy 1inch?
The official 1inch interface can quote supported 1INCH swap routes, but availability depends on chain and liquidity. For a centralized platform, verify its official listing, account eligibility and withdrawal network. A protocol supporting many blockchains does not mean every platform accepts 1INCH on every one.
1inch exchange reference guides
Before you buy| Exchange | Observed pairs | Catalogue status | Checked (UTC) | Checklist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | 1INCH-BTC, 1INCH-EUR, 1INCH-GBP + moreCoinbase Exchange public spot catalogue, not Coinbase Advanced or retail account eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Binance | 1INCHBTC, 1INCHBUSD, 1INCHUSDC + moreBinance.com global public spot catalogue; not Binance.US or regional/account access | Reported open | Check route | |
| Kraken | 1INCHEUR, 1INCHUSDKraken international public currency spot pairs plus Support full names and public canonical-to-altname metadata; not regional, retail, funding or account eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| OKX | 1INCH-EUR, 1INCH-USDC, 1INCH-USDTOKX public SPOT instruments joined to the first thirty-eight global ALL market pages plus three existing category pages. Only explicit SPOT rows with matching API trade ID and base symbol supply names; stocks, swaps and unknown products are excluded. Bounded identity coverage, not regional/account, funding, contract or withdrawal eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| Bybit | 1INCHUSDTBybit global public crypto SPOT instruments with empty symbolType only, joined to the provider-declared CoinGecko ID mapping and exact symbol/full name on its English price page. Price-page coverage is bounded; unmatched identities stay unknown. Not regional, account, funding, contract or withdrawal eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| Gate.io | 1INCH_USDTGate global normal spot currency-pair catalogue and embedded full names from api.gateio.ws; premarket excluded; not Gate.US/EU/Dubai, account, region or funding eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Binance.US | 1INCHUSD, 1INCHUSD4, 1INCHUSDTBinance.US public spot exchangeInfo plus its own price-page JSON-LD full names and ticker identifiers; not Binance.com, One Click Buy, state, funding or account eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| MEXC | 1INCHUSDTMEXC public spot exchange information; API permission is separate from catalogue membership and account access | Reported open | Check route | |
| Bitget | 1INCHUSDTBitget classic public spot catalogue joined to literal names/symbols from the first ten English price-table pages, each bound to its canonical and successful page-specific hydration query. Bounded name coverage, not all price pages or regional/account, contract, funding or withdrawal eligibility. Price presence alone is not a listing. | Reported open | Check route | |
| HTX | 1inchbtc, 1incheth, 1inchusdtHTX global public spot symbols plus complete currency full-name settings; explicitly tagged ETPs excluded; API status is not regional/account, retail, contract/network or funding eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| BingX | 1INCH-USDTBingX public spot symbol catalogue joined to exact full names/tickers from forty page-bound English price JSON-LD lists. First page has an explicit root collection URL; later pages require their own collection URL. Bounded name coverage; price presence alone is not a listing. Not derivatives, account, region, contract, funding or withdrawal eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| LBank | 1inch_usdtLBank public spot accuracy catalogue joined to literal names/symbols on the first ten English price tables. Query pages share the root canonical but must bind the exact current-page number and link. Bounded identity coverage; execution status remains unknown. Not account, regional, funding, contract or withdrawal eligibility. | Listed; execution unknown | Check route |
How to buy 1inch
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How can you buy 1inch safely?
Verify the official domain, 1INCH token and selected network, then inspect the swap, signature and approval details. A Fusion order and an ERC-20 spending approval are different permissions. Avoid unlimited allowances to unverified contracts and links using a rebrand or reward claim to request recovery material.
Can you buy a fraction of 1inch?
Yes, 1INCH supports fractional balances through its token contract and compatible services. Minimum trade amounts, rounding and withdrawal limits depend on the platform or route rather than the whole-token unit. Small holdings also do not necessarily meet governance proposal or resolver requirements.
How much does it cost to buy 1inch?
The complete 1INCH purchase cost depends on the route, spread, liquidity impact and any service or withdrawal charges. Classic onchain transactions use native gas; Fusion settlement gas is paid by resolvers, whose economics affect the quote. An approval or separate wallet transfer may still require its own gas.
How much is one 1inch worth?
Use this site's timestamped dynamic reference panel for the latest available 1INCH market quote. Do not substitute a resolver's reward display or a swap quote for another asset as the token price. Compare the executable order and route costs, since liquidity and market prices can change before settlement.
Is 1inch a good investment?
1INCH can lose value through market demand, liquidity changes, governance decisions or contract failures. Locking adds early-exit penalties, while delegation incentives depend on independent resolvers rather than a guaranteed network payout. A gas-sponsored order does not make the underlying asset risk-free. This is not financial advice.
Compare two order previews
Use 1INCH credited after buying fees and spread. Extra USD charges must exclude fees already included in the total. Enter 0 only when confirmed.
Which quote delivers more 1INCH?
Enter your order-preview numbers or use the labeled example. Unknown charges are never treated as zero.
1inch wallets & storage
How do you get a 1inch wallet?
Choose a wallet supporting the exact 1INCH deployment, obtain it from its official source and verify the contract before importing the token. Back up recovery material privately. A 1inch-branded wallet is not mandatory, and holding 1INCH does not automatically create st1INCH or delegate Unicorn Power.
How can you store 1inch securely?
Protect the keys controlling 1INCH and inspect token approvals as carefully as transfers. Revoke unnecessary permissions and separate long-term holdings from routine application use where practical. A hardware wallet cannot prevent losses from an intentionally signed malicious allowance or from legitimate staking penalties you accepted.
Sending & cashing out 1inch
Match your networks
For 1INCH, copy the exact network names shown in your apps. This compares your entries, not a verified list of supported networks.
Enter both network names
Copy the exact network name shown for this asset in each app. No supported-network catalogue is assumed here.
How do you send 1inch to another wallet?
Send transferable 1INCH only after matching the recipient's supported network and contract. Do not send st1INCH as if it were an ordinary 1INCH deposit: unlocking follows the staking contract's rules. Check the destination and native gas balance, and consider a small test before a larger transfer.
How long does a 1inch transfer take?
A 1INCH wallet transfer depends on host-chain confirmations and any receiving platform's processing rules. Fusion order filling is a separate auction-based process and may expire without a fill. Staking withdrawals have their own lock and penalty rules, so none of these should be assigned one guaranteed completion time.
How much does it cost to send 1inch?
Ordinary Ethereum 1INCH transfers require ETH for gas, while other deployments follow their host chains. Fusion can have a resolver pay settlement gas, but this is not universal gas-free transferability of 1INCH. Separate approvals, staking, delegation and claims may require transactions with their own costs.
Can you cash out 1inch for real money?
To cash out, first ensure your balance is transferable 1INCH rather than a locked st1INCH position. Check any early-withdrawal penalty before exiting, then use an eligible service that supports the token's network, sale and fiat payout. An onchain swap changes assets but does not itself deliver money to a bank.
Is 1inch traceable?
1INCH transfers and staking or delegation transactions are visible on public blockchain explorers. The network's non-custodial design does not hide addresses, transaction amounts or relationships between contracts. Exchanges and other services can hold identifying records, so a public address should not be treated as guaranteed anonymity.
Supply, mining & staking
What is the maximum supply of 1inch?
1inch's official token page documents a maximum supply of 1.5 billion 1INCH and says minting capability was removed in April 2022. That ceiling is different from freely circulating supply or balances represented on other chains. Bridged tokens should not automatically be added as independent new issuance.
Can you mine 1inch?
1INCH cannot be mined through proof-of-work. It is an issued governance token; liquidity incentives and resolver programs are not an independent block-production mechanism. Fusion resolvers fill trading orders, whereas host-network validators secure the chain and collect native network fees.
Can you stake 1inch?
You can lock 1INCH for st1INCH and Unicorn Power, then participate in governance or delegate under the documented resolver system. This is protocol staking, not native chain validation. Early withdrawal can incur substantial penalties, and resolver rewards are variable third-party incentives; inspect the current contract and terms before committing.