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Thorchain

DeFi Protocol
Zug, Switzerland
Founded 2018

THORChain connects blockchains through fast, non-custodial, native asset swaps powered by RUNE

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Ethereum, and ATOM without using wrapped tokens.

Enables fully non-custodial trading where users always keep control of their funds.

Operates on continuous liquidity pools that keep trading available at all times without order books.

THORChain uses a RUNE-powered security model where validators bond RUNE to secure and validate the network.

Built on the Cosmos SDK with a threshold signature scheme for decentralised key management and infrastructure security.

Frequently Asked Questions About Thorchain

Thorchain is a defi company. THORChain connects blockchains through fast, non-custodial, native asset swaps powered by RUNE

THORChain connects blockchains through fast, non-custodial, native asset swaps powered by RUNE.

Thorchain has been operating since 2018. You can verify their legitimacy through their official website and social media presence.

Thorchain operates in the defi sector of the cryptocurrency industry. Compare Thorchain with other defi companies on Crypto News Navigator to evaluate services, features, and reputation before making your decision.

Before using Thorchain, research their track record (operating since 2018), verify their regulatory compliance, read user reviews, and understand their fee structure. Never share your private keys with any service, and start with small amounts until you are comfortable with the platform.

Safety depends on multiple factors including regulatory compliance, security practices, and track record. Thorchain is based in Zug, Switzerland, has been operating since 2018. Always enable two-factor authentication, use strong passwords, and never store large amounts on any third-party platform.

Thorchain is based in Zug, Switzerland.

Thorchain was founded in 2018.

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