# Kyber Network

> Liquidity Hub for Crypto Trading and DeFi

Kyber Network is a blockchain-based liquidity hub that connects crypto liquidity from different sources to enable trades at superior rates for DeFi applications.

Kyber Network is a blockchain-based liquidity hub that connects crypto liquidity from different sources to enable trades at superior rates for DeFi applications and users. With its DEX aggregator KyberSwap, users can swap tokens instantly, provide liquidity to earn fees, and stake KNC for governance rewards. Kyber Network is governed by KyberDAO, where KNC holders vote on proposals and earn rewards from trading fees.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2017-08-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/kyber_network

## Products

- [KyberSwap](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kyber_network): KyberSwap is a multi-chain DEX aggregator that connects liquidity from various sources to enable superior swap rates. The platform aggregates liquidity from over 100+ DEXs across multiple chains, routing trades through capital-efficient sources to ensure optimal rates while encouraging market stability. (DEX Aggregator , Live, Main Product)

## Assets

- [Kyber Network Crystal (KNC)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/kyber_network): KNC is the governance token of KyberSwap. It is used to vote on protocol proposals and earn a portion of trading fees generated on the platform. Holders must stake their tokens to gain voting power within KyberDAO, enabling them to vote on Kyber Improvement Proposals and influence key decisions that steer KyberSwap's development. (Governance)

## Links

- [Main](https://kyber.network)
- [Documentation](https://docs.kyberswap.com)
- [Blog](https://blog.kyberswap.com)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://kyber.network/media-kit)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/kyberswap)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/kybernetwork)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/kybernetwork)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kybernetwork)
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/kybernetwork)
- [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@kyberswap_official)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kyberswap_official)

## Relationships

- [Wrapped Bitcoin](https://thegrid.id/profiles/wbtc_network): Subsidiary

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