Router Protocol

About

Router Protocol is an onchain swap network focused on cross-chain execution and liquidity routing across multiple blockchain ecosystems. The platform connects solvers, DEXs, and bridges into one unified network to simplify cross-chain swaps and improve execution efficiency. Router Protocol enables users and developers to discover optimized routes, access deeper liquidity, and execute swaps with sub-10 bps slippage. Its infrastructure includes the Router App, API, Widget, and developer integrations designed for programmable cross-chain execution. The platform also supports permissionless integrations, allowing solvers and platforms to compete for routes across the network without approvals or listings. Key Features of Router Protocol: • Cross-chain swaps with sub-10 bps slippage through a programmable execution graph. • Unified network connecting solvers, DEXs, and bridges for optimized liquidity routing. • Real-time quote system that compares routes across multiple chains and liquidity sources. • OGA integration tools that help protocols show the best cross-chain swap rates to users. • Fully customizable white-label widget with brand color customization and no backend requirement. • Permissionless infrastructure where solvers compete equally for routing efficiency. • Ability to split a single trade across up to 30 bridges for larger cross-chain transactions. Router Protocol Milestones: Year Key Achievements 2020 Router Protocol was co-founded in Singapore by Ramani Ramachandran, Shubham Singh, Chandan Choudhury, and Priyeshu Garg to address cross-chain liquidity fragmentation. 2021 Secured $480,000 in seed funding to begin building cross-chain infrastructure. The native governance token $ROUTE officially went live for public trading. Raised $4.1 million in a private funding round backed by Coinbase Ventures, Wintermute, and QCP Capital. 2022 Deployed the V1 mainnet for cross-chain asset-swapping bridge infrastructure. Integrated the 1inch aggregation protocol into Router’s cross-chain swap discovery algorithm. 2023 Announced development of the decentralized Layer 1 Router Chain built on Tendermint. Rolled out public and developer testnets for the new modular interoperability framework. 2024 Launched Router Nitro, a fast and low-cost cross-chain intent execution engine. Closed a Series A / Strategic financing round for Layer 1 mainnet preparation. Activated the Router Chain Mainnet as an independent Proof-of-Stake chain abstraction network. Executed the ROUTE token migration and redenomination for Layer 1 tokenomics transition. Expanded Nitro bridge support to non-EVM ecosystems, including the Sui network. 2025 Issued governance proposals related to infrastructure upgrades and multi-chain network maintenance.

Funding

• Series ACoinbase Ventures41,00,00010 Dec 2021
• Corporate RoundCoinbase012 Sept 2021
• Seed RoundCoinbase Ventures4,80,00013 Jan 2021

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