Base🔵now supported on THORSwap: Trade Cross-Chain & Yield via THORChain

On-boarding the global economy onchain — one cross-chain swap at a time ⚡

5 min readJan 16, 2025

THORSwap is thrilled to announce support for Base, a secure, low-cost, developer-friendly Ethereum L2 built on Optimism. This integration enables seamless cross-chain trading between Base and other supported chains via THORChain’s decentralized liquidity protocol.

From today on THORSwap ️you can:

Swap $ETH(Base) and USDC ERC-20 tokens on Base between native assets on Bitcoin, Ethereum mainnet, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Cosmos (ATOM), BNB Beacon Chain, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash and THORChain in 1-click.
Acquire $ETH (Base) without needing CEXs, accounts, or bridge hopping. Single transaction non-custodial cross-chain swaps. You are your own custodian.
Earn Yield on THORChain — by providing liquidity to ETH.BASE-RUNE or USDC.BASE/RUNE pools (DYOR — be aware of Impermanent Loss risk!)

Experience it today on app.thorswap.finance ⚡

What is Base?

Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution designed to offer fast, low-cost, and secure transactions. Founded by Coinbase, Base aims to bring the next billion users onto Web3 by leveraging the security of Ethereum while providing a developer-friendly environment with reduced gas fees and improved throughput. Built on the OP Stack, Base inherits Ethereum’s security guarantees, making it a reliable choice for decentralized applications (dApps) and users looking for a smoother trading experience.

Key benefits include:

Native support for key Ethereum development tools
Low Fees & High Throughput: Enjoy cheaper and faster transactions compared to Ethereum Layer 1.
Developer-Friendly: Built on open-source frameworks, Base fosters a thriving ecosystem for dApps and on-chain projects.
Security Inherited from Ethereum: Base leverages Ethereum’s robust security layer to protect user assets and data integrity.

Getting Started

Wallet support

Outside of connecting your Base Wallet via Keystore file, THORSwap also supports popular EVM wallet interfaces such as:

Passkeys by Exodus, Metamask, Coinbase Wallet, CTRL, Ledger, Trezor, KeepKey, Rainbow, Trust Wallet (mobile+browser), Bitget Wallet, Talisman, OKX Wallet, and much more via WalletConnect.

How to Swap to and from Base on THORSwap

Head over to app.thorswap.finance.
Connect Your Wallet: Ensure you have your Base wallet connected to THORSwap. Make sure the correct EVM chain is selected in your preferred interface and there is no conflict. For other chains see our general overview video guide.

THORSwap supports multiple wallet connections at once, this means you can use Metamask for Base and Ledger for Bitcoin 👌

3. Select Your Assets: Choose $ETH (Base) or any supported asset from other networks to initiate your swap.

4. Execute the Swap: Check the swap rate and fees. Then click “Swap” to confirm!

Sit back and let the seamless swap complete and assets sent to your chosen/connected wallet address.

5. Tracking swaps: to track the progress of your swap, click the Transaction History button on top right hand corner and view each step of the swap:

Remember: holding vTHOR (staked $THOR tokens) can grant you additional benefits such as saving on exchange fees and fee-share rewards. Learn more here.

Providing Liquidity to Earn Yield

With Base integrated, THORChain’s cross-chain liquidity opportunities expand even further. By adding liquidity to pools paired with THORChain’s native token $RUNE, you can earn real yield — not just inflationary rewards.

Visit https://app.thorswap.finance/add/BASE.ETH to get started:

Please be aware that Providing Liquidity on THORChain can lead to Impermanent Loss. LP APRs are backwards calculated and not a prediction of future performance.

Read the following resources carefully and be aware of the risks involved before depositing funds:
Under the Hood: Liquidity Pool APR pt.1
Under the Hood: Liquidity Pool APR pt.2
Under the Hood: APR of a Fluctuating Position

Powered by THORChain x SwapKit

Cross-chain swaps to and from Base are powered by THORChain, the decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol enabling permissionless non-custodial single transaction native swaps.

This means:
- No accounts or sign-ups needed.
- Native Asset swaps (no wrapping)
- Optimized for large trades (via Streaming Swaps)
- No Front-Running or MEV

Furthermore, the integration is made possible through SwapKit, a comprehensive toolkit that powers the entire THORSwap techstack. SwapKit SDK ensures that the integration with Base via THORChain is not only seamless but also robust, providing a reliable infrastructure for cross-chain transactions.

This means users can enjoy a frictionless trading experience on THORSwap, whilst other projects can also easily integrate via SwapKit SDK. With SwapKit, any single-chain dApp can be converted into a multi-chain dApp with just under 100 lines of code.

Visit SwapKit.dev to learn more.

Embracing the Next Wave of DeFi

The addition of Base to THORSwap is another step towards seamless cross-chain for all DeFi. By connecting users of this secure, developer-friendly network with THORChain’s powerful infrastructure, we’re creating something truly special — a gateway that combines Base’s efficiency with true decentralized trading.

For both ecosystems, this is just the beginning. Base users now have access to native cross-chain swaps across leading networks, while THORSwap users can tap into one of the most promising L2 ecosystems in crypto.

Join us in exploring these new possibilities. The future of DeFi is here, experience it on THORSwap. 🔵

Disclaimer: Cryptocurrencies and DeFi activities carry inherent risks. Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research) and consider your risk tolerance before engaging in any financial actions. The integration details shared above may be subject to change. Keep an eye on official THORSwap channels for the latest updates:

About THORSwap

THORSwap is the leading multi-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator powered by SwapKit. Perform cross-chain swaps in a permissionless, trustless, and non-custodial manner.