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
- Largest AMM on BNB Chain; deep liquidity on majors and BNB-ecosystem tokens.
- Cross-chain expansion to additional EVM chains.
Caveats
- BNB Chain ecosystem includes a long tail of low-quality tokens; verify any pool you swap into.
- On-chain transparency.
- Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).
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
- PancakeSwap docs · accessed
- KYCnot.me — PancakeSwap entry · accessed
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