Wormhole Enters $6.5 Trillion DEX Market with Launch of Portal Swap
Wormhole has launched Portal Swap, powered by Mayan, transforming Portal from a cross-chain bridge into a comprehensive decentralized exchange. Users can now execute both cross-chain and same-chain token swaps directly from their wallets within a single interface, eliminating the need to navigate between multiple applications for different transaction types.
Solving the Multi-App Problem
Previously, users faced a fragmented experience when managing token operations. Cross-chain transfers and swaps required Portal, while same-chain swaps necessitated switching to separate DEX platforms like Uniswap, Jupiter, or other chain-specific exchanges. This workflow created unnecessary complexity, requiring users to maintain multiple interfaces, approve separate smart contracts, and manage different user experiences across platforms.
Portal Swap eliminates this friction entirely. Whether executing a cross-chain transfer from Ethereum to Solana, performing a same-chain swap on Arbitrum, or conducting any combination of transfers, users now access all functionality through Portal's unified interface.
Comprehensive Token Transfers in One Platform
Portal Swap now supports the complete spectrum of token transfers:
- Cross-Chain Transfers: Move assets between 40+ chains, powered by Native-Token Transfers (NTT) and Wrapped-Token Transfers (WTT).
- Cross-Chain Swaps: Execute native-to-native swaps across blockchain ecosystems, powered by Mayan's intent-based infrastructure.
- Same-Chain Swaps: Perform token swaps on Ethereum, Solana, HyperEVM, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, BSC, Avalanche, Polygon, Unichain, and Linea without leaving Portal's interface, leveraging Mayan's routing and leading DEX aggregators for optimal execution.
This comprehensive functionality transforms Portal into a one-stop platform for all token needs, whether users require simple swaps, complex cross-chain transfers, or any combination of transaction types.
Fee-Generating Infrastructure
The launch of Portal Swap also expands the ways value is captured across the ecosystem. As volume scales across both cross-chain and same-chain transfers, the platform creates a self-reinforcing cycle that supports ongoing feature development, security enhancements, and the broader Wormhole ecosystem.
Built on Proven Scale
Since launching as the primary token transfer application built on Wormhole, Portal has processed over $55 billion in volume across more than 1 million users. This track record of handling institutional-scale volume while maintaining security and performance positions Portal to deliver same-chain swap functionality that meets the demands of both retail users and sophisticated traders.
Mayan's proven liquidity routing and swap infrastructure powers Portal Swap's same-chain functionality, building on the existing integration that enables Portal's fast cross-chain transfers through Mayan Swift. With over $12 billion in volume processed across more than 2 million users, Mayan brings battle-tested infrastructure to Portal Swap's expanded capabilities.
Portal Swap, powered by Mayan, extends the platform's utility beyond its original cross-chain focus. This evolution reflects the commitment to reducing friction in token transfers while maintaining the security standards users expect from Wormhole-powered infrastructure.
The Portal Swap Vision: Beyond Bridging
Portal Swap's expansion from specialized bridge to comprehensive decentralized exchange demonstrates how blockchain infrastructure can eliminate the artificial boundaries between different transaction types. Users should not need to worry about whether they're executing cross-chain or same-chain transfers—they should simply access the tokens they need through the most efficient route available, while remaining in full control of their assets at all times.
With same-chain swaps now integrated alongside Portal's proven cross-chain capabilities, the platform delivers on this vision. The result is infrastructure that meets users where they are, regardless of which chains they're operating across or what types of transactions they need to execute.
As Portal Swap continues expanding its feature set, the platform remains committed to the principles that enabled $55 billion in volume: security, simplicity, and seamless user experiences. The addition of same-chain swaps represents not just a feature expansion, but a fundamental shift in Portal's role within the broader internet economy.
For the complete Portal Swap experience, visit portalbridge.com.
About Wormhole
Wormhole is the leading interoperability platform powering multichain applications and bridges at scale. Wormhole provides developers access to liquidity and users on over 40 leading blockchain networks, enabling use cases that span DeFi, governance, and more. The wider Wormhole network is trusted and used by teams like BlackRock and Uniswap Labs. To date, the platform has facilitated the transfer of over 65 billion dollars through over 1 billion cross-chain messages. Learn more at wormhole.com.