Apecoin launches APE token on PancakeSwap; what it means for DeFi users

Apecoin (APE), the digital asset powering the APE NFT ecosystem, has announced that its token is live on PancakeSwap, a DEX powered by the BNB chain. According to today's announcement, APE's debut on PancakeSwap is significant because it will allow people to trade APE tokens for other assets based on the BNB chain. After bridging Apecoin to PancakeSwap’s DEX platform, the APE token was integrated into the BNB DeFi ecosystem.

APE can now be traded on the BNB chain

This integration is a significant achievement for Apecoin and expands its expansion into decentralized finance. PancakeSwap, which acts as a decentralized exchange, is used by investors to exchange tokens on the BNB chain. This means that traders can exchange APE for any token present on PancakeSwap.

According to the data disclosed above, the partnership also enables the full integration of Apecoin into PancakeSwap's liquidity pool, allowing crypto customers to trade a wider variety of token pairs in a seamless and user-friendly experience.

PancakeSwap’s TVL is currently valued at $2.779 billion, making it the largest decentralized exchange built on the BNB chain, according to the latest data from market analyst DappRadar. This makes APE a perfect choice for integrating into BNB-based DeFi protocols.

PancakeSwap, which functions similarly to Ethereum-based DEXs such as SushiSwap and Uniswap, is also integrated with multiple blockchains. It utilizes an AMM (Automated Market Maker) model that allows people to trade directly with various liquidity pools. Users can participate in such pools by depositing funds into them and in return get LP (Liquidity Provider) tokens. Customers can also earn incentives by staking LP tokens and providing liquidity.

As pointed out in the data above, PancakeSwap allows anyone to participate as a liquidity provider for Apecoin. By depositing funds into the APE-BNB liquidity pool, users will receive newly minted LP tokens in return and enjoy the increased APR (annual percentage rate) of the pool.

Apecoin’s expansion drive in DeFi

Over the past few months, the Apecoin network has been active in the DeFi environment. On September 9, 2025, Apecoin expanded its footprint in the Solana chain. The launch is part of APE's RAID (Rapid Apecoin Integration Deployment) strategy, which was rolled out on August 31, 2025, and aims to integrate assets into a high-performance blockchain with over 50 million customers, high processing speeds, low transaction costs, and a thriving DeFi ecosystem.

With its expansion strategy, Apecoin aims to expand its presence beyond the Ethereum network and facilitate efficient token swaps and high liquidity through business collaboration with on-chain projects.