Anyswap was a decentralized cross-chain swap protocol launched on July 20, 2020, designed to enable token exchanges between different blockchain networks. The project operated under the Anyswap name and the ANY governance token until December 2021, when it was officially rebranded as Multichain. [1]
Design and History
Anyswap was founded in July 2020 as a cross-chain decentralized exchange. The protocol was built on Fusion DCRM (Decentralized Control Rights Management) technology and supported swaps between any coins on blockchains using ECDSA or EdDSA signature algorithms, including BTC, ETH, USDT, XRP, LTC, and FSN. [2]
On December 16, 2021, Anyswap announced a full brand upgrade to Multichain. The rebrand included a new logo, a new website domain at multichain.org, and a governance token change from ANY to MULTI at a 1:1 conversion ratio. [3] The official announcement stated that Anyswap would henceforth be known as Multichain. [4]
The brand refresh accompanied a strategic shift. According to the project’s official FAQ, Anyswap was transforming from a cross-chain decentralized exchange into a cross-chain solution provider, with a focus on infrastructure for arbitrary cross-chain interactions. The stated purpose of the brand refresh was to create strong brand positioning in the market and provide users with better cross-chain services. [5]
Following the rebrand, the original anyswap.exchange domain continued to function but received no further updates. [5]
Meaning and Symbolism
The official documentation describes the rebrand as a response to the project’s evolution from a simple 1:1 cross-chain bridge into a cross-chain router system interconnecting multiple chains. The new Multichain identity was intended to reflect this broader infrastructure role, positioning the project as “the ultimate Router for web3.” [1] No official documentation provides a detailed symbolic interpretation of the Anyswap logo’s specific visual elements or color choices.
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