THORSwap, a renowned decentralized exchange (DEX), has unveiled a new cross-chain integration via the L1 blockchain NEAR Protocol. Specifically, THORSwap expands the cross-chain trading network through Bitcoin Cash ($BCH) via NEAR Intents, the abstraction layer of NEAR Protocol. According to THORSwap’s official announcement on social media, the upgrade offers full Bitcoin Cash ($BCH) swap support. This thus reaffirms the platform’s status as a prominent decentralized alternative to traditional centralized exchanges.
📢@THORSwap now supports Bitcoin Cash cross-chain trading via @NEAR_Intentions! 🔥
Swap native $BCH to/from:
Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, XRPZcash, NEAR Protocol, TRON, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Avalanche
Ethereum, Basic, Polygon, ON Mainnet,
Arbitrum, MonadProud @SwapKitPowered🤝 pic.twitter.com/piS3IIyak0
— THORSwap ⚡ #BetterThanCEX (@THORSwap) January 16, 2026
THORSwap expands multi-chain reach for $BCH via NEAR Intentions
With the latest support for Bitcoin Cash ($BCH) Through NEAR THORSwap intends to charge users native $BCH swaps between various blockchain ecosystems. The development also underlines the platform’s robust potential on SwapKit technology to power increasing interoperability features and liquidity. The well-known among the main supported chains are Avalanche, Litecoin, Dogecoin, TRON, NEAR Protocol, Zcash, XRP, BNB Chain, Solana and Bitcoin. The new swap functionality, THORSwap, solidifies its position as an important liquidity layer when it comes to the multi-chain economy.
Strengthening non-custodial security and transparency to increase adoption
According to THORSwap, the $BCH Support also means contrasts with centrally controlled exchanges, which require the custody of consumer funds and pose more security risks. With this in mind, THORSwap brings with it a non-custodial mechanism, which continues to attract traders looking for autonomy and transparency. As users increasingly demand cross-chain interoperability in the rapidly evolving crypto sector, THORSwap’s ever-expanding list of compatible networks ultimately increases its position in the decentralized liquidity landscape.
