DEX & atomic swaps

PancakeSwap

PancakeSwap is the canonical AMM for BNB Chain.

Website
pancakeswap.finance
KYC
no KYC — Permissionless AMM on BNB Chain and several EVM chains; no accounts.
Status
active
Fiat on-ramp
no
Payment
crypto
Jurisdiction
protocol — decentralized
Founded
2020
Open source
yes
Custodial
no
Last verified
Sources
2

Overview

What PancakeSwap is#

A multi-chain AMM-and-then-some product set primarily on BNB Chain.

Threat-model fit#

Swap venue.

Strengths

Caveats

Verdict

PancakeSwap is the canonical AMM for BNB Chain. Same permissionless model as Uniswap, different chain emphasis.

FAQ

Does PancakeSwap require KYC?
As of Jan 1, 2026, PancakeSwap does not require KYC for normal use. Permissionless AMM on BNB Chain and several EVM chains; no accounts.
What payment methods does PancakeSwap accept?
PancakeSwap accepts: crypto.
Where is PancakeSwap based?
Operating jurisdiction listed as protocol — decentralized. This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.

Sources

  1. PancakeSwap docs · accessed
  2. KYCnot.me — PancakeSwap entry · accessed

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