# Native $REEF Now Live on KuCoin and Poloniex

> Two more major exchanges join the unification of $REEF on Reef Chain

**Published by:** [Reef Chain News](https://blog.reef.io/)
**Published on:** 2025-07-23
**Categories:** cex, native, reef, exchange, kucoin, poloniex, bridge, token, swap, contract
**URL:** https://blog.reef.io/native-reef-now-live-on-kucoin-and-poloniex

## Content

We’re excited to announce a major milestone for Reef Chain and its global community: both KuCoin and Poloniex have successfully transitioned to exclusively support the native version of $REEF on Reef Chain! This marks a crucial step forward in our mission to unify $REEF token infrastructure and expand access to users worldwide.Why This MattersUntil now, some centralized exchanges offered only the legacy ERC-20 or BSC-20 version of $REEF, which made it difficult for users to move seamlessly into the Reef Chain ecosystem. With this upgrade:More users around the world can now access native $REEF directlyWithdrawals and deposits now route natively to Reef Chain walletsOnboarding becomes simpler for new users who want to explore dApps, staking, and DeFi on ReefNo more bridging required from Ethereum or other chains just to get started; acquire native $REEF easily at your favourite exchangeThis unlocks tremendous opportunity for growth, both for the ecosystem and for every builder and token holder in the Reef community.A Thank You to KuCoin & PoloniexWe want to extend our thanks to the teams at KuCoin and Poloniex for their collaboration and support throughout this process. Both exchanges have taken the necessary steps to align with the Reef Chain infrastructure including reconfiguring their custody solutions, updating wallet integrations, and educating their user bases about the transition. This is a powerful show of confidence in Reef’s long-term vision as a scalable Layer 1 blockchain built for everything.What It Means for UsersIf you’re a KuCoin or Poloniex user:You can now deposit and withdraw native $REEF directly to and from Reef ChainYou can create a Reef wallet (browser extension, mobile app) and explore the ecosystem immediatelyYou’ll benefit from faster transactions, lower fees, and access to native dApps — without needing the bridgeWe encourage all users to verify they are using a Reef-native wallet address when withdrawing $REEF to explore the chain. You can find instructions and wallet links on our official site.What’s NextThis successful migration is a continuation of all the hard work we began last year. As part of our ongoing roadmap, we are:Working with other major exchanges to complete similar transitionsUpgrading Reef Chain itself through Project Deep CurrentLaunching more native dApps, tools, and developer incentives in the coming monthsTogether, we’re building a more unified, accessible, and scalable Reef.Ready to Explore?Get started at reef.ioCreate your Reef walletTry out native dAppsJoin our growing community on X, Discord, Telegram, Instagram, LinkedIn, FacebookThank you to every builder, validator, and community member helping to make Reef a leading destination for Web3 innovation. Let’s dive deeper — together. 💜

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