what's shapeshift?
ShapeShift is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that enables users to trade cryptocurrencies across multiple blockchains without requiring custody of funds or personal information. Founded in 2014, it pioneered non-custodial swaps and has evolved into a DAO-governed entity, aggregating liquidity from various DEXs and protocols to provide seamless cross-chain transactions. The platform supports native assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, integrating with hardware wallets and mobile apps for self-sovereign control. Key features include QuickBuy for instant purchases, Savers Vaults for earning yields on assets via integrations with protocols like THORChain, and multichain wallet functionality through tools like the ShapeShift Snap for MetaMask. Governance and utility are powered by the FOX token, which incentivizes liquidity provision and revenue sharing within the ecosystem. ShapeShift emphasizes privacy and decentralization, avoiding KYC requirements and focusing on user-controlled keys.
Shapeshift expanded multi-chain support, AI agent beta, intent-based trading, and private money.
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Integrated private money functionality in 2025.
ShapeShift integrates with Lattice1 hardware wallet, enabling Lattice1 owners to access ShapeShift services.
ShapeShift launches MEV-protected trading portals powered by Bebop DEX and CoW Swap integrations.
ShapeShift x Chainflip integration processes 9 BTC to USDC swap with less than 1% delta and 17-minute settlement time in self-custody.
Integrates with NEAR Protocol's intents system (@near_intents).
FOX ranks #4 in top DeFi projects by development activity, with position unchanged from previous month.
JPMorgan Chase closes a ShapeShift employee's business account and states the employee's personal account will be closed next.
ShapeShift partners with Lattice1 to launch native cross-chain swaps with zero blind signing functionality in early December.
Active phishing scam targets users with fraudulent emails about a non-existent desktop app.
FOX token staking now earns RUNE rewards through THORChain integration, with swapping functionality for RUJI token.
ShapeShift integrates limit order trading functionality powered by CoWSwap protocol.
Integration with Aave, Morpho, Yearn Finance, and Pendle protocols goes live in mobile app for DeFi yield access.
ShapeShift integrates native BTC lending functionality.
ShapeShift team develops cross-chain swap functionality for integration with Lattice1 hardware wallet and GridPlus platform.
QuickBuy feature launches on ShapeShift mobile, allowing instant asset purchases across Solana, Base, and BNB chains through a long-press interface.
Platform burns FOX tokens and rewards RUNE tokens as part of its trading economy.
ShapeShift mobile integrates Euler Finance, adding yield strategies for USDC, USDT, ETH, and WBTC.
A major upgrade to GridPlus is coming to ShapeShift platform.
ShapeShift mobile integrates Summer Finance, adding automated yield strategies for USDC, USDT, and ETH.
ShapeShift enables $LMTS token swaps on Base network.
ShapeShift runs Liquify, adding this protocol or feature to its platform.
ShapeShift mobile integrates Pendle Finance protocol, adding fixed yield earning opportunities for users.
ShapeShift mobile wallet integrates Aave protocol, adding lending and borrowing functionality to its mobile platform.
ShapeShift integrates Zcash, adding privacy-focused cryptocurrency support to the platform.
MorphoLabs integration launches on ShapeShift mobile, allowing users to connect and earn on USDC and other crypto assets.
ShapeShift collaborates with GridPlus to provide multichain software capabilities, with release coming soon.
FOX token ranks 4th among DeFi projects by development activity according to Santiment, with an upward trend from the previous month's ranking.
A bracket tournament is currently active featuring a voting mechanism where users can earn rewards by selecting the best app on Base, with the reward pool approaching $400 and continuing to grow.
ShapeShift announces sponsorship partnership with Giveth providing matching funds for privacy and transparency-focused projects including Rotki and Revoke Cash. The collaboration between the two DAOs has been ongoing for over 4 years.
Limit order trading feature launches on mobile platform through CoWSwap integration.
Official confirmation that platform and mobile users are completely unaffected by recent NPM supply-chain attack vulnerability.
First DAO to deploy mobile apps across iOS, Android, and Solana Mobile stores, enabling widespread DeFi access.
Active reward distribution program for Butter Network usage ends in one week.
New staking rewards program launches with RUNE token distribution to FOX stakers.
New partnership with Butter Network enables ZK-powered cross-chain trading functionality.
Founder sells 6,581 ETH ($27.38M) at $4,161, retaining 556.68 ETH; second major sale after December 2024 disposal.
Trading on Base network now live with automatic FOX burns and staker fee distribution.
Mobile app launches on Solana Mobile's Seeker dApp store with Jupiter, RelayProtocol, and Chainflip integrations.
DAO reaches 200th governance proposal milestone with new Giveth QF request.
BTC to ETH emerges as leading cross-chain trading pair.
New Action Center launches with real-time notifications for trades, swaps, transfers, and bridge transactions.
Maya integration goes live on platform while final node operator airdrop approaches completion.
EdDSA implementation enables Cardano integration while ShapeShift integration enters testing phase with Maya v1.21 deployment; ZEC integration shows strong metrics with $500K+ liquidity and $100K+ daily volume.
New staking mechanism introduces USDC rewards from protocol fees for $FOX stakers.
$TCY token claims are now active for wallet holders, requiring two cache clears for successful claiming and visibility.