DEX aggregator 1inch has launched a new liquidity protocol called Aqua

November 17th, Decentralized exchange aggregator 1inch has launched a new liquidity protocol called Aqua, aiming to enable DeFi applications to share a single liquidity pool through multiple strategies while maintaining user custody.Developers can now access the Aqua software development kit, libraries, and technical documentation via GitHub, with a full frontend interface expected to be released in early 2026. Aqua has built what they call a "shared liquidity layer," allowing funds within a single wallet to support multiple trading strategies simultaneously—unlike the traditional model where users have to choose a single strategy and lock funds in a specific smart contract. With Aqua, assets always remain in users' wallets, and the strategy only calls upon the funds when a trade is actually executed.