Kyber Network

What Kyber Network does

Kyber Network is a Singapore-based decentralized finance protocol founded in 2017 that operates a multi-chain crypto trading and liquidity hub. The platform aggregates liquidity from over 70 decentralized exchanges across 13+ blockchain networks — including Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Fantom, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Solana — to surface optimal token swap rates for traders and maximize yield for liquidity providers. Its core products are KyberSwap (the flagship DEX aggregator interface for swapping and providing liquidity), KyberDAO (a decentralized governance platform where KNC token holders stake and vote on protocol proposals), and KNC (the ERC-20 utility and governance token that aligns stakeholder incentives across the ecosystem).

The underlying technology is built on audited on-chain smart contracts (including the Dynamic Market Maker protocol audited by ChainSecurity) with native insurance coverage from Unslashed Finance exceeding $20 million. Kyber exposes open APIs and SDKs that allow wallets, DApps, aggregators, and DeFi protocols to embed decentralized token exchange into their own products; integrated partners include Trust Wallet, Argent, Enjin, InstaDApp, Set Protocol, Melon, DeFiSaver, and HTC Exodus. The platform has facilitated over $20 billion in cumulative trading volume and over 2 million transactions, with 20,000+ tokens available for trading.

Kyber monetizes indirectly through swap fees that are shared with liquidity providers and KNC stakers, rather than charging direct platform fees to users or integration partners. Go-to-market is product-led and community-led: there are no sign-ups or pricing tiers, users connect a crypto wallet to begin trading, and the project grows via developer adoption, DAO-driven governance, and a global community presence across Discord, Telegram, Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, and multilingual channels. The team is lean (1-10 listed employees) and the protocol operates as a decentralized organization rather than a traditional company, with ownership and decision-making distributed among KNC stakers.

Name

Kyber Network

Legal name

Kyber Network

Website

https://kyber.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kyber Network is a multi-chain DeFi liquidity hub that aggregates 70+ DEXs across 13+ blockchains to provide token swapers with best execution rates. It serves retail traders, liquidity providers, and developer integrators via KyberSwap, KyberDAO, and the KNC governance token.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Liquidity Protocol

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (523210)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221)

akta.pro primary industry

DEX Aggregators & Smart Order Routing (FSADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

DEX Liquidity Provision & Market-Making Protocols (FSADABAI), Digital Asset/Crypto Trade Execution Platforms (FSAFANAO)

Keywords

• Decentralized exchange
• Liquidity aggregation
• Defi protocol
• Token swap
• Cross-chain liquidity

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Trading Fee Revenue: Kyber Network generates revenue through trading fees collected from swaps executed on the platform. Fees are distributed to liquidity providers who deposit tokens and earn swap fees. KNC stakers in KyberDAO receive rewards from these trading fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Kyber Network is a multi-chain crypto trading and liquidity hub that aggregates liquidity from over 70 decentralized exchanges (DEXs) across 13+ blockchain networks to provide traders with the best token swap rates. Its flagship product, KyberSwap, is a decentralized exchange interface enabling instant token swaps, liquidity provision, and yield farming, while KyberDAO provides community governance via KNC token staking. Developers can integrate Kyber's liquidity into wallets and DApps through open APIs and SDKs.

Product overview

Kyber Network is a multi-chain crypto trading and liquidity hub that connects liquidity from different sources to enable trades at the best rates. The platform operates through three interconnected core products: KyberSwap (the DEX interface for token swapping and liquidity provision), KyberDAO (the governance platform for KNC token holders), and KNC (the ERC-20 governance and utility token). Kyber aggregates liquidity from over 70 DEX protocols across 13+ blockchain chains including Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Fantom, Arbitrum, and Optimism, serving over 100 integrated DApp projects with over $7B in facilitated trades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KyberSwap: The latest protocol in the Kyber liquidity hub, providing the best rates for traders and maximizing returns for liquidity providers.
• KyberDAO
• KNC (Kyber Network Crystal)

Products and services

• KyberSwap KyberSwap is Kyber's flagship multi-chain decentralized exchange interface that aggregates liquidity from multiple DEX protocols to provide traders with the best token swap rates. It enables instant token swaps, liquidity provision, and yield farming across 13+ blockchain networks including Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Fantom, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Solana.
• KyberDAO KyberDAO is the decentralized governance platform for Kyber Network where KNC token holders stake their tokens to vote on protocol proposals and earn rewards from trading fees collected across the network.
• KNC (Kyber Network Crystal) KNC (Kyber Network Crystal) is a multi-utility and governance ERC-20 token that serves as the 'glue' connecting different stakeholders in the Kyber ecosystem. KNC holders stake tokens to vote on governance proposals and receive trading fee rewards.
• Dynamic Market Maker (DMM) Dynamic Market Maker (DMM) is an on-chain protocol audited by ChainSecurity that enables automated market making with enhanced capital efficiency for liquidity providers on KyberSwap.

Quantifiable outcome

• $20B+ total trading volume facilitated since inception
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• ChainSecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationChainSecurity conducted security audits of Kyber's Dynamic Market Maker (DMM) smart contracts, ensuring code security and reliability for the protocol.
• Unslashed FinancecoreTechnology or IntegrationUnslashed Finance provides native insurance coverage for Kyber Network, protecting users' funds with over $20M in coverage.
• BenQimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenQi partnered with Kyber for liquidity mining campaigns, enabling users to earn BENQI rewards by providing liquidity on KyberSwap.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kybernetwork
• GitHubgithub.com/kybernetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQ-8mEqsKM3x9dTT6rrqgJw
• Facebookfacebook.com/kybernetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/loiluu
• Instagraminstagram.com/kyberswap_official
• TikToktiktok.com/@kybernetwork_official

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors14 records

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M&A

Investments20 records

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