PancakeSwap V3 Liquidity Pool Launches on Solana

PancakeSwap officially brought its V3 liquidity pool to Solana, one of the most active and low-cost blockchain networks in the DeFi space. The launch marks another step in PancakeSwap’s multi-chain strategy, bringing its decentralized exchange infrastructure to a fast, scalable environment that traders and liquidity providers have been demanding for months.

With the rollout, PancakeSwap is now giving Solana users access to capital-efficient liquidity provisioning, ultra-low trading fees, and NFT-based liquidity positions. These features are aimed at improving how traders swap tokens and how liquidity providers earn yield, all within the familiar interface PancakeSwap users know across chains.

Why Solana?

Solana has emerged as a powerhouse in the DeFi space, known for fast block times, low fees, and a growing number of native protocols. 

According to PancakeSwap’s team, this move is not just an expansion but a commitment to a cross-chain DeFi experience. With Solana now supported, users can access PancakeSwap’s services regardless of what chain they prefer to use. The goal is to eliminate chain-specific silos and make DeFi more accessible to everyone.

What’s New with PancakeSwap V3 on Solana

The most significant upgrade that comes with V3 is the introduction of Concentrated Liquidity Pools powered by CLAMM (Concentrated Liquidity Automated Market Maker). This system allows liquidity providers to concentrate their capital in specific price ranges. That means they can offer deeper liquidity where it matters most and potentially earn more from trading fees without having to deploy more capital.

Providers don’t just spread their funds across a wide range—they place them where trading actually happens.

The protocol also supports multi-tier fees, giving LPs the ability to choose from over 15 fee tiers, ranging from 0.01% to 4%. This allows LPs to adapt their strategies based on market volatility and risk appetite.

Each liquidity position is minted as an NFT, making it easy to track, manage, and even transfer LP positions. These NFT positions represent ownership and allow greater flexibility in how liquidity is used or sold.

What Traders Can Expect

For traders, PancakeSwap’s Solana expansion means better pricing and lower fees. Swaps on the Solana network now cost as little as 0.01%, which is significantly lower than most other chains. Thanks to the concentrated liquidity model, slippage is also minimal—even during volatile market movements.

While current token swaps on Solana through PancakeSwap are routed via external protocols, integration with the new V3 liquidity pools means that liquidity providers will still benefit. Importantly, PancakeSwap is not charging any extra fees beyond what external protocols charge, ensuring the trading experience remains affordable and transparent.

Strong DeFi Momentum and Record Volumes

The launch on Solana follows a period of strong growth for PancakeSwap. In May 2025 alone, the platform recorded $173 billion in trading volume, its highest monthly figure since launching in 2020. That performance was driven by its multi-chain expansion and strong user activity across chains like BNB Chain, Base, Arbitrum, and Ethereum.

PancakeSwap has now processed over $1.5 trillion in total cumulative volume, cementing its place as one of the most dominant DEXs in the crypto ecosystem. In Q1 2025, the exchange recorded $205 billion in volume, and April and May together added another $203 billion, showing no signs of slowing down.

BNB Chain remains the largest contributor to PancakeSwap’s volumes, but Solana has been rapidly catching up. As of June 1, BNB Chain held 67% of market share for decentralized exchange activity, with Solana at 10% and Ethereum at 7%.

The launch also ties into broader efforts to grow DeFi adoption on BNB Chain, such as World Liberty Financial’s recent initiative to grow liquidity for its USD1 stablecoin in partnership with PancakeSwap and others.