ChangeNOW Enhances Trading Engine to Streamline Crypto Swaps
ChangeNOW’s Chief Strategy Officer Pauline Shangett details the exchange’s advanced infrastructure for fast crypto swaps, according to Decrypt. The platform facilitates swaps across more than 110 blockchains using its own liquidity, aiming to provide a quick and user-friendly experience without users needing to manage order books or fees.
ChangeNOW provides a non-custodial crypto exchange with a streamlined process for users to swap tokens. As reported by Decrypt, the exchange's trading engine acts as a mediator, enabling efficient trades without users having to interact with order books or transaction fees.
According to Chief Strategy Officer Pauline Shangett, the platform has recently introduced features like private transfers, a Permanent Exchange Address, and a prediction markets hub. ChangeNOW supports over 1,500 digital assets and more than 70 fiat currencies, making swaps quick and accessible across over 110 blockchains, including Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), and Binance Smart Chain (BSC).
Shangett highlighted that ChangeNOW primarily relies on its own liquidity for executing trades. She mentioned, "We mostly operate in our own liquidity when it comes to swaps," which allows for quicker transactions by minimizing reliance on external market conditions. For instance, a recent benchmarking study by the swap aggregator Swapzone found that ChangeNOW achieved a median settlement time of under a minute for USDT-to-ETH swaps, while the industry median is approximately 45 minutes.
The exchange enhances user experience by handling the complexities of pricing trades through various market data feeds, including CoinMarketCap, and utilizing an internal liquidity engine composed of connected wallets. This infrastructure allows ChangeNOW to ensure that network speed does not become a hindrance to efficiency.
Alongside its trading capabilities, ChangeNOW has partnered with payment providers such as Transak and Simplex to facilitate fiat purchases of crypto using services like Visa, MasterCard, and Apple Pay. This multi-faceted approach aims to position ChangeNOW as a competitive player in the rapidly evolving crypto space.
Shangett's insights emphasize the platform's intention to simplify crypto transactions for users. By avoiding the complexities typically associated with traditional exchanges, ChangeNOW's model appeals to both novice and experienced traders, potentially paving the way for increased adoption in the crypto ecosystem.
Summary based on original reporting by Decrypt Staff at Decrypt, originally published Jul 4, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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