PancakeSwap
Multichain DEX on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, Base and seven more chains, with farms, Syrup Pools and CAKE.
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PancakeSwap key facts
| Category | Decentralized exchange |
|---|---|
| Chains | BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Aptos, ZKsync, Linea, Monad, Robinhood, opBNB |
| Platforms | Web, API |
| Custody | Non-custodial |
| Chains | 11 chains: BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Aptos, ZKsync, Linea, Monad, Robinhood, opBNB |
| Security audits | PeckShield, SlowMist, BlockSec, Cyfrin, HashDit |
| Token | CAKE |
What is PancakeSwap?
PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange available on eleven chains, including BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana and Base. Users trade from their own wallets and earn CAKE in farms and Syrup Pools. veCAKE and gauge voting were retired on April 23, 2025 under Tokenomics 3.0.
PancakeSwap usage
From DefiLlama (TVL) (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
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PancakeSwap pros and cons
- Available on eleven chains
- Audits by PeckShield, SlowMist, BlockSec, Cyfrin and HashDit
- No account or registration needed to swap
- veCAKE and gauge voting retired in April 2025
- Fee tier varies by pool; shown only in swap details
- Many earlier products moved to an archive
PancakeSwap FAQ
What is PancakeSwap?
PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange available on eleven chains, including BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana and Base. Users trade from their own wallets and earn CAKE in farms and Syrup Pools. veCAKE and gauge voting were retired on April 23, 2025 under Tokenomics 3.0.
How much value is locked in PancakeSwap?
$2.3B according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026. It is deployed on 12 chains: Binance, Ethereum, Aptos, Base, zkSync Era, Arbitrum and others.
How much do users pay PancakeSwap in fees?
$23.4M over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Does PancakeSwap hold my funds?
No. PancakeSwap is non-custodial: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: PancakeSwap: official site, PancakeSwap: Product Overview, PancakeSwap: Audits. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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