Name

ICPSwap

Website

https://3pbcj-viaaa-aaaah-qaajq-cai.raw.ic0.app

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decentralized Exchange (DEX) / DeFi Hub

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Delegation, Representation & Voting Power Markets (FSAPAHAG)

Keywords

• Decentralized exchange
• DeFi liquidity pools
• Token swapping
• DAO governance platform
• Internet Computer DeFi

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Token-based ecosystem: ICPSwap generates value through its native ICS token which serves as both an ecological token and governance token. The platform employs a deflationary model through continuous token repurchase and burn, capturing ecosystem value through business mining incentives, multi-scene circulation, and governance participation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICPSwap is a decentralized exchange hub built on the DFINITY Internet Computer blockchain that provides full-stack financial, market, and DAO services. Its core products are Swap (token exchange) and Pools (liquidity provision), supplemented by Token Minting, Token Lists, Chat, Active Ads, and DAO modules (Committee, Vote, Arbitration). Ecosystem value is captured through the ICS governance/utility token, which employs a repurchase-and-burn deflationary model.

Product overview

ICPSwap is a full-stack decentralized finance hub built on the DFINITY Internet Computer blockchain, providing a platform-plus-modules architecture centered around its core Swap and Pools services. The platform integrates multiple financial services including Token Minting, Token Lists, Chat, and Active Ads, alongside a comprehensive DAO governance suite consisting of Committee, Vote, and Arbitration modules. The ecosystem is anchored by the ICS governance token, which powers business mining incentives, multi-scene circulation, burning mechanisms, and on-chain governance participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICS: The ICPSwap Token (ICS) is the ecological and governance token of ICPSwap with a total issuance of 1 billion.

Products and services

• Swap Core decentralized exchange (AMM) functionality that enables users to swap tokens directly on the Internet Computer blockchain. Targeted at crypto traders and DeFi users.
• Pools Liquidity pool service that allows users to deposit assets and earn yields from trading activity on the ICPSwap platform. Targeted at liquidity providers and yield-seeking DeFi users.
• Token Minting Service that enables users and developers to create and mint new tokens on the ICPSwap platform. Targeted at Web3 developers launching projects on Internet Computer.
• ICS Token Native ecosystem and governance token of ICPSwap with 1 billion total supply, used for business mining incentives, multi-scene circulation, governance participation, and a continuous repurchase-and-burn deflationary mechanism.
• DAO Governance Suite (Committee, Vote, Arbitration) Integrated on-chain DAO governance suite comprising Committee (committee creation and management), Vote (on-chain voting for proposals), and Arbitration (dispute resolution). Targeted at token holders and project teams needing decentralized decision-making.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deflationary token model through continuous repurchase and burn

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DFINITYcoreTechnology or IntegrationDFINITY's Internet Computer serves as the underlying blockchain technology for ICPSwap. ICPSwap is built on this infrastructure which provides frictionless blockchain with web speed and internet scale capabilities. This is a foundational technology partnership enabling ICPSwap's decentralized exchange operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Uniswap: Uniswap is the largest decentralized exchange by TVL, offering automated market maker-based token swaps and liquidity pools. It is the most direct comparable to ICPSwap's core Swap and Pools functionality, although Uniswap operates on Ethereum and major L2s rather than Internet Computer.
• Trader Joe: Trader Joe is a DEX on Avalanche offering swap, pools, and a launchpad. Its tight integration with the Avalanche ecosystem mirrors ICPSwap's role as the dominant Internet Computer-native DEX with adjacent services.
• PancakeSwap: PancakeSwap is a leading DEX on BNB Chain and other networks, offering swap, pools, farms, and an integrated launchpad/IFO product. The launchpad/token minting facets are particularly analogous to ICPSwap's token minting and joint project-building model.
• Sonic (Decentralized Exchange on Internet Computer): Sonic is a high-throughput automated market maker DEX built on the Internet Computer (formerly known as the earlier 'SONIC' predecessor). It is the closest direct within-ecosystem competitor to ICPSwap, offering swap and liquidity pool services on the same chain.
• Raydium: Raydium is a Solana-native DEX combining AMM pools with on-chain order books. It is directly comparable to ICPSwap as a chain-native DEX anchoring liquidity on a non-EVM high-throughput blockchain, with similar positioning as the default venue for its respective ecosystem.
• Curve Finance: Curve is a leading DEX specializing in stablecoin and pegged-asset swaps with a governance token (CRV) and a DAO. Comparable to ICPSwap's liquidity pools and DAO governance modules, and represents a well-established DEX with mature tokenomics.
• Balancer: Balancer is a programmable liquidity DEX on Ethereum and EVM chains with flexible weighted pools and a governance token. Comparable to ICPSwap's pools and governance design, though with a more concentrated EVM footprint.
• SushiSwap: SushiSwap is a multi-chain DEX providing swap, liquidity pools, and a suite of DeFi services including governance and token launches. Comparable to ICPSwap's full-stack approach, though SushiSwap operates across many EVM chains rather than exclusively on Internet Computer.

Emerging players

• DODO: DODO is a multi-chain DEX using proactive market maker (PMM) algorithms, with a governance token and mining incentives. Compares to ICPSwap's deflationary ICS token model and business mining incentives, though on EVM chains.
• Saddle Finance: Saddle is a DEX focused on pegged-value assets and stablecoin liquidity, with a governance token and DAO. Comparable to ICPSwap's pools product and DAO governance modules, particularly the arbitration and committee tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ICPSwap

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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