TechFlow news, November 17 — According to CoinDesk, decentralized exchange aggregator 1inch has launched a new liquidity protocol called Aqua, enabling DeFi applications to share the same pool of funds across multiple strategies without affecting user custody of assets.
Aqua introduces the concept of a "shared liquidity layer," allowing funds in a single wallet to simultaneously support multiple trading strategies. Unlike traditional models that require locking funds within specific smart contracts, Aqua keeps assets in users' wallets and only invokes them when executing trades.
The protocol allows liquidity providers to authorize tokens for multiple strategies at once, including automated market makers (AMMs), stablecoin swap pools, or custom logic, with each strategy having its own rules and access restrictions. Users can simultaneously engage in multiple DeFi activities such as providing liquidity, governance voting, or collateralizing on lending platforms.
Developers can now access the Aqua software development kit via GitHub, with the full front-end interface expected to launch in early 2026.
