Leading DEX aggregated 1inch unveils new ‘Pathfinder’ algorithm for improved swap rates

1inch Labs claims to have reduced latency through an upgraded price route discovery algorithm called Pathfinder, according to an announcement on Tuesday. The project says the tool "offers users and integrators up to 6.5% better swap rates." "The new algorithm finds more efficient paths and does it much faster, making classic swaps even more efficient and profitable," the team wrote in its announcement. "By consolidating certain swap steps and maximizing the use of concentrated liquidity, the new Pathfinder offers better gas cost efficiency."According to the team, Pathfinder was under development for approximately six months. The tool will be introduced initially on 1inch’s EVM-compatible chains and may ultimately be expanded to Solana, where the protocol was recently launched, the team told The Block.1inch is a leading DEX aggregator, responsible for approximately 60% of market share in May, according to The Block Research. The platform, used to minimize slippage while maximizing liquidity, sees approximately $1 billion worth of daily trading activity.The 1inch token is up nearly 7% to $0.22, according to The Block's price data. Disclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet that delivers news, research, and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a majority investor of The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the crypto space. Crypto exchange Bitget is an anchor LP for Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to deliver objective, impactful, and timely information about the crypto industry. Here are our current financial disclosures.© 2025 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.