What Crowdswap does

CrowdSwap (legal entity: Smart DeFi Limited, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, operational base Berlin, Germany) is a decentralized exchange and DeFi Strategy Marketplace that aggregates liquidity across 10+ blockchain networks including Arbitrum, Base, BNB, Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon, Solana, zkSync, DeFiMetaChain, and Rootstock. The platform's core technology combines a cross-chain bridge that uses the native CROWD token as an intermediary for routing swaps with best-price DEX aggregation and a permissionless DeFi Strategy Marketplace where traders publish strategies as on-chain state machines and earn fees from investors who reuse them. Supporting products include CrowdWallet (an account-abstraction Web3 wallet with 2FA and recovery), CrowdAlgo (an automated capital management algorithm using concentrated liquidity pools and trend detection, in public beta as of February 2026), a Portfolio Manager, yield farming, staking, a DeFi ETF, and a VIP Program.

The company's revenue model is entirely transaction-based and tokenomic. CrowdSwap collects swap and liquidity-pool fees on every transaction, applies CROWD token burns on cross-chain swaps (creating a deflationary supply mechanism against a fixed total supply), captures a share of strategy creator fees, and distributes 0.5% of cross-chain volume through CROWD Pools to VIP revenue-share participants (Gold 50%, Silver 30%, Bronze 20%). Go-to-market is product-led and community-led: users access the platform directly via the web app with no sales intervention, while growth is driven by trading contests, an ambassador program, airdrop campaigns, and a VIP loyalty tier. Customers are segmented into retail DeFi users (primary), DeFi traders/strategy builders, and B2B partners integrating CrowdSwap widgets and APIs (FairConsult 24|7, MoneyFoxx, DeFiMetaChain, Ivy Live, DTC, DMC, Javsphere).

CrowdSwap was founded in 2021 and operates with a headcount of 1–10. Disclosed scale signals are modest: cross-chain volume of over $250,000 within the first 30 days following the September 2024 bridge upgrade, with ~1,100 transactions processed at sub-three-minute average execution. The CROWD token has a circulating supply of approximately 250 million and is listed on CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, and Biconomy. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or management team details are publicly disclosed in the source materials.

Name

Crowdswap

Legal name

Smart DeFi Limited

Website

https://crowdswap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CrowdSwap is a decentralized exchange and DeFi Strategy Marketplace that aggregates liquidity across 10+ blockchain networks, using the CROWD token as an intermediary for cross-chain swaps and operating a permissionless marketplace where traders publish on-chain strategies. It serves retail DeFi users, strategy builders, and B2B partners integrating its swap widgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decentralized Exchange (DEX) and DeFi Trading Platform

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (523210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

DEX Aggregation & On-Chain Execution (routing, RFQ, intent-based trading) (FSAPAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

DEX Liquidity Provision & Market-Making Protocols (FSADABAI), Liquidity Management & Market-Making Protocols (FSADAMAH)

Keywords

• Decentralized exchange
• Cross-chain swap
• Defi strategy marketplace
• Yield farming
• Crypto wallet

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Swap/Trading Fees: CrowdSwap charges fees on swap transactions executed through its platform. Fees are collected from users interacting with liquidity pools and protocols via the platform's GUI. The fee structure is displayed in-app and subject to revision.
2. Liquidity Pool Fees: Fees generated from liquidity pool farms such as CROWD/ARB LP, CROWD/BNB LP, CROWD/ETH LP, and CROWD/OP LP. LP providers earn yields while the platform collects a portion.
3. CROWD Token Burn: A portion of CROWD tokens is burnt with every cross-chain transaction. Given a fixed total supply, this creates a deflationary mechanism that increases token value over time. The company benefits indirectly through token appreciation.
4. Strategy Creator Fees: Strategy creators on the DeFi marketplace set their own fee percentage. Every investor who reuses a strategy generates fees automatically for the creator, with no ongoing maintenance required.
5. VIP Revenue Share: VIP members receive a share of cross-chain revenue in USDT based on their VIP tier (Gold 50%, Silver 30%, Bronze 20%). Revenue is distributed from 0.5% of cross-chain volume through CROWD Pools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CrowdSwap operates a non-custodial decentralized exchange that aggregates liquidity across multiple DEXs and 10+ blockchain networks to execute intra-chain and cross-chain token swaps at best-available prices. On top of the DEX, it provides a permissionless DeFi strategy marketplace where traders publish on-chain state-machine strategies (used together with the CrowdAlgo automated capital management product), liquidity-pool yield farms, fixed-term staking of the native CROWD token, and the CrowdWallet account-abstraction Web3 wallet. White-label widgets and APIs are offered to fintech and Web3 partners to embed cross-chain swap and crypto-payment functionality into their own platforms.

Product overview

CrowdSwap is a DeFi Strategy Marketplace built around a unified platform architecture. The core product is the CrowdSwap DEX — a decentralized exchange providing intra-chain swaps, cross-chain bridge functionality, and limit orders with best-price routing across multiple DEXs and 10+ blockchain networks. The platform's distinguishing capability is the DeFi Strategy Marketplace, where traders publish strategies (as state machines) and users invest to automate capital management. This is powered by CrowdAlgo, an automated trading algorithm using concentrated liquidity and trend detection. Supporting modules include CrowdWallet (account-abstraction Web3 wallet), Portfolio Manager, Yield Farming, Staking, DeFi ETF, and the VIP Program. The CROWD token serves as the native utility token, functioning as the intermediary in cross-chain swaps and gating VIP rewards. The platform positions itself as a non-custodial, multi-chain DeFi portal spanning Arbitrum, Base, BNB, Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon, Solana, Rootstock, and other networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CrowdAlgo: Automated capital management and trading algorithm using concentrated liquidity pools, trading strategies, and trend detection for crypto investment management
• CrowdWallet
• CROWD Token

Products and services

• CrowdSwap DEX Decentralized exchange with best-price routing across multiple DEXs and 10+ networks, supporting intra-chain swaps, cross-chain swaps, and limit orders for individual crypto users and B2B integrators.
• CrowdAlgo Standalone automated trading and capital management algorithm that uses concentrated liquidity pools and trend detection to switch between bullish, bearish, and defensive modes. Available as an investment opportunity inside the CrowdSwap app for retail and pro users.
• DeFi Strategy Marketplace Permissionless marketplace where DeFi traders define strategies as on-chain state machines with Pool States, Hold States, and exit conditions, publish them, and earn a self-set percentage fee from every investor who uses the strategy. Combines on-chain execution with off-chain TradingView, Telegram, and webhook signals.
• CrowdWallet Web3 wallet built on account abstraction technology offering username/password sign-in, 2FA, gas abstraction, wallet recovery, and intra-chain swaps. Targeted at users who want Web3 self-custody without managing seed phrases.
• DeFi ETF First DeFi exchange-traded fund offering diversified crypto portfolio investment with audited assets and a single-purchase convenience for users seeking managed exposure rather than active trading.
• Cross-Chain Bridge Cross-chain swap service using CROWD as an intermediary across EVM and non-EVM networks, with claimed best price for sub-$500 transactions and buyback of CROWD post-swap. Includes a transaction scanner for verification.
• CROWD Token Native utility token of the CrowdSwap ecosystem used as an intermediary in cross-chain swaps, for fee discounts, LP farming, staking, VIP tier access, and revenue sharing. Listed on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko.
• Crypto Payment Widget for E-Commerce Embeddable widget that lets online merchants accept cross-chain crypto payments and offer token swap functionality through CrowdSwap's routing layer, sold as a B2B integration to e-commerce platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best price 98% of the time for transactions under $500 vs market leaders
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ivy LiveminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 December 2024Ivy Live integrated CrowdSwap's Web3 technology for crypto payment and swap functionality within their platform.
• DTC (Direct-to-Consumer platform)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 December 2024DTC platform integrated CrowdSwap's Web3 technology widget for crypto exchange services.
• DMCminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 December 2024DMC integrated CrowdSwap Web3 technology into their platform for cross-chain swap capabilities.
• MoneyFoxxminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 December 2024MoneyFoxx integrated CrowdSwap Web3 technology for cross-chain payment and DeFi services within their fintech platform.
• RootstockcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024CrowdSwap partnered with Rootstock to connect this Bitcoin sidechain to the most popular EVM blockchains via its cross-chain solution. Rootstock is a smart contract platform built as a sidechain to Bitcoin, enabling Ethereum-like functionality with BTC as native currency. This expands the ecosystem for both communities.
• DeFiMetaChaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024CrowdSwap became the exclusive gateway for DeFiMetaChain, a Bitcoin-backed blockchain. This partnership allows DeFiMetaChain users to seamlessly transfer assets across all supported EVM blockchains, positioning CrowdSwap as the primary cross-chain bridge for the DeFiMetaChain ecosystem.
• JavsphereminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 September 2024Javsphere is powered by CrowdSwap's Web3 solution, enabling their community to swap crypto across networks with minimal friction. Represents a white-label/embedded integration of CrowdSwap's cross-chain technology.
• Uniswap V3coreTechnology or IntegrationCrowdSwap aggregates liquidity from Uniswap V3 among other DEX sources for best price routing. Uniswap V3 is listed as a supported protocol alongside the platform's own cross-chain solution.
• CoinMarketCapminorOthersCROWD token is listed on CoinMarketCap, providing market data, price tracking, and visibility to the broader crypto investor community.
• CoinGeckominorOthersCROWD token is listed on CoinGecko for market data, price tracking, and trading volume visibility.
• BeInCryptominorOthersFeatured in BeInCrypto media outlet as a trusted and recognized cryptocurrency media mention.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KyberSwap: KyberSwap is a multi-chain DEX and aggregator that offers cross-chain swaps, limit orders, and a liquidity hub — a named 'trusted partner' of CrowdSwap and a direct functional peer.
• 1inch Network: 1inch is the leading DEX aggregator across EVM chains with smart-order routing and limit orders, directly comparable to CrowdSwap's best-price routing aggregator across multiple networks.
• Rango Exchange: Rango is a multi-chain DEX/bridge aggregator routing swaps across EVMs, Solana, Bitcoin sidechains and others — directly comparable to CrowdSwap's 10+ chain cross-chain routing.
• ParaSwap: ParaSwap is a multi-chain DEX aggregator with smart-order routing and a white-label API for partners, directly comparable to CrowdSwap's aggregator + B2B widget model.
• Matcha (0x): Matcha, built on the 0x protocol, is a consumer-facing DEX aggregator offering best-execution swaps across EVM chains — a direct functional peer to CrowdSwap's DEX aggregator.
• Jupiter: Jupiter is the dominant Solana DEX aggregator with broad routing; comparable to CrowdSwap as a chain-specific aggregator — relevant given CrowdSwap's 2025 Solana integration.
• LI.FI: LI.FI is a cross-chain bridge and swap aggregator with B2B widget/API distribution — comparable to CrowdSwap's cross-chain bridge plus white-label partner integrations.
• OpenOcean: OpenOcean is a multi-chain DEX aggregator aggregating CEX and DEX liquidity across EVMs and select non-EVM chains, comparable to CrowdSwap's cross-chain aggregator approach.
• CowSwap: CowSwap operates intent-based, batch-auction DEX trading with MEV protection — directly comparable to CrowdSwap's intent-style routing approach for best-execution swaps.

Emerging players

• Socket Network: Socket is a cross-chain interoperability protocol offering bridge and swap aggregation — an adjacent peer sharing CrowdSwap's cross-chain routing category though more infra-level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CrowdSwap_App
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@crowdswap

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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