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Introduction
At Edge, we’ve always been committed to putting control back into the hands of our users. From day one, our mission has been to deliver a non-custodial, privacy-focused wallet experience, giving you complete ownership over your assets and private keys. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a major step forward in that mission: Edge now supports Maya Protocol, a decentralized cross-chain exchange, giving you the ability to seamlessly swap assets across blockchains in a fully non-custodial way.
What is Maya Protocol?
Maya Protocol is a cross-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) that enables users to swap assets between different blockchains without the need for centralized exchanges taking custody of assets as a middleman. As a fork of Thorchain, Maya was designed to provide the same cross-chain functionality, but for a set of assets that Thorchain doesn’t support. One of these assets is Dash, a key partner in our ecosystem that emphasizes privacy and fast payments.
By integrating Maya Protocol, Edge users can now swap between assets like Dash and Bitcoin, while maintaining full control over their private keys. No intermediaries. No custodians. Just you and your assets, exactly how crypto was meant to be.
Why We Chose to Integrate Maya Protocol
At Edge, we carefully evaluate every integration to ensure it aligns with our core values: self-custody, privacy, and decentralization. Maya Protocol perfectly embodies these values. Here’s why:
- Self-Custody: Just like Edge, Maya Protocol is all about empowering users. With Maya, you never have to hand over control of your assets to a centralized exchange. You can swap across chains while keeping full custody of your private keys.
- Privacy: Privacy is a key pillar of both Edge and Maya. With Maya Protocol’s decentralized swaps, there’s no need for personal data or KYC (Know Your Customer) verification. You can trade between assets like Dash and Zcash without compromising your privacy.
- Decentralization: Centralized exchanges often come with risks – hacks, frozen accounts, or excessive fees. Maya Protocol takes a decentralized approach, allowing users to trade assets across different blockchains in a full automated fashion through smart contracts, removing the need for a custodial middleman.
By integrating Maya Protocol, we’re enhancing the capabilities of our wallet, making it easier than ever for you to swap assets in a way that aligns with the decentralized ethos of cryptocurrency.
Cross-Chain Swaps Just Got Easier
Maya Protocol brings a level of flexibility and functionality that crypto users have been asking for. Here’s what you can now do within the Edge app:
- Seamless Swaps: Swap between multiple blockchains directly from your Edge wallet without ever giving up control of your private keys.
- Decentralized Trading: Whether you’re swapping Dash, Bitcoin, or other assets supported by Maya, all trades happen in a decentralized manner, ensuring your transactions remain private and secure.
- Full Control: No custodians, no intermediaries. With this integration, Edge users retain 100% ownership of their assets throughout the entire process.
Dash Integration: Expanding the Possibilities
We’re particularly excited to support Dash through this integration. Dash is one of the leading privacy coins, known for its PrivateSend feature, which allows users to anonymize their transactions. The ability to seamlessly swap in and out of Dash using Maya Protocol within Edge further strengthens Dash’s mission of providing fast, private, and secure payments to users around the world.
With the new Maya integration, Dash users can enjoy decentralized cross-chain swaps without giving up control of their private keys or their privacy. Whether you’re moving assets into Dash or out of it, you can do so securely, and most importantly, privately.
The Future of Self-Custody and Decentralized Finance
At Edge, we believe the future of crypto lies in decentralized solutions that empower users. Integrations like Maya Protocol are a testament to this belief, as they provide our users with more control, privacy, and flexibility than ever before.
As the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to grow, having the ability to securely move assets across different blockchains without relying on centralized intermediaries is becoming increasingly important. With Maya Protocol now live in Edge, you’re equipped to take full advantage of this evolving space, all while keeping your assets safe and your identity private.
Join Us for a Live Discussion on X Spaces
To celebrate the launch of Maya Protocol in Edge, we’re hosting a special X Spaces event this week, where we’ll be joined by Maya Protocol and Dash. We’ll dive deeper into the integration, the shared values of self-custody and privacy, and what the future holds for decentralized finance. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!
Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to try out the Maya Protocol integration in Edge today!
Conclusion
The integration of Maya Protocol into Edge is a huge step forward for decentralized finance, offering you the ability to perform cross-chain swaps while maintaining full control and privacy. We’re excited to see how this new feature enhances your experience with Edge and helps you manage your assets in the most secure and decentralized way possible.
Download Edge and start swapping with Maya Protocol today!
