What Are Hooks?

Hooks are smart contract extensions that attach to individual liquidity pools and execute custom logic at key moments - before a swap, after liquidity is added, or at other defined trigger points. Think of them as plugins for a pool. They can adjust fees dynamically, apply user-specific discounts, power onchain limit orders, or enable entirely new trading primitives - all without modifying core protocol contracts.

PancakeSwap Infinity supports a growing ecosystem of hooks. Any developer, protocol, or community member can build and deploy hooks. Here’s a look at the ones that have been working since day one - and a few that have launched since.

What You’re Looking For

Every Infinity pool can have Hooks attached - programmable features that change how the pool behaves. Some adjust your swap fees in real time. Others give you automatic discounts for trading volume or holding CAKE. A few let you place fee-earning limit orders.

If you want to see exactly which hooks are active on a pool, here’s where to look.

Step 1: Head to the Liquidity Page

From the PancakeSwap homepage, click Earn in the top nav bar. Then select Farm / Liquidity.

PancakeSwap homepage - click Earn in the top nav

The Earn dropdown showing Farm / Liquidity and Syrup Pools

Step 2: Filter for Infinity Pools

On the Liquidity page, you’ll see a row of filter tabs: All, Infinity, V3, V2, StableSwap. Click Infinity to show only Infinity pools. Use the chain dropdown on the left to filter by network.

Farm / Liquidity page with Infinity tab selected, showing Ethereum & Base pools

Step 3: Spot the Pool Features

Look at the Pool Feature column on the right side of the pool list. This is where hooks show up as tags:

• Fee Discount (Brevis) - this pool gives you reduced swap fees if you meet the VIP volume threshold or hold CAKE. Pools like BNB/CAKE and CAKE/USDT carry this tag.
• Dynamic Fees - this pool’s fees adjust automatically based on market conditions. Pools like BNB/USDT, BNB/CAKE, and CAKE/USDT show this tag.
• Order Type - this pool supports onchain limit orders. Place a limit order and earn a $0.1 %$ fee when it fills. Look for this on pools like CAKE/USDT.
• +1$ - some pools have multiple hooks active. The ” +1 ” badge means there’s an additional hook beyond what’s shown. Click the pool to see the full list.

Not every pool has a hook — many show “—” under Pool Feature. That’s normal. Hooks are deployed selectively on pools where they add the most value.

BNB Chain Infinity pools - note Fee Discount (Brevis) and +1 tags on BNB/CAKE and CAKE/USDT

More pools showing Dynamic Fees and Order Type tags in the Pool Feature column

Step 4: Dive Into a Pool’s Hook Details

Click into any Infinity pool to see its detail page. At the top, next to the pool type badge (e.g., “Infinity | CLAMM”), you’ll see a “Pool Features”” button.

Click it. A modal pops up showing you exactly what’s running under the hood: Hook name and description - in plain language. For example, the Dynamic Fees hook explains how it adjusts swap fees based on market volatility.

Hook Address - the onchain contract. Click to verify on the block explorer.

GitHub - links directly to the hook’s source code. Fully open-source, fully auditable. Hook Creator - who built and deployed it.

Every hook on every pool is verifiable. No black boxes.

BRETT/USDC pool detail page - note the “Pool Features”” button at the top

Pool Features modal showing Dynamic Fees (CLAMM) with hook address, GitHub link, and creator

Step 5: Swap Through Hook-Enabled Pools (Without Lifting a Finger)

Here’s the thing. You don’t need to navigate to these pools to benefit. When you go to Trade → Swap, PancakeSwap’s Universal Router scans all available liquidity across V2, V3, and Infinity - including hook-enabled pools.

If a hook-enabled pool offers the best rate, you’re routed through it automatically. The Dynamic Fee discount, the VIP discount, the CAKE holder discount - they all apply behind the scenes.

Hooks That Have Been Working for You

Dynamic Fee Hook

Live since launch, this hook replaced fixed swap fees with fees that adjust based on real market conditions. Volatile markets trigger slightly higher fees to protect pool liquidity from impermanent loss; calm markets mean cheaper swaps for you.

Unlike models that rely on lagging historical data, it reacts to actual trade behavior in real time. Arbitrageurs still retain roughly 50% of their profit after fees - enough incentive to keep pool prices aligned with the broader market, which directly benefits every trader who depends on accurate pricing.

VIP Discount Hook (Powered by Brevis)

This hook tracks your trading volume across specific pools over defined time windows and automatically reduces your swap fees as you trade more. Powered by Brevis’ zero-knowledge proof technology, your onchain activity is verified without exposing your data. No signup, no KYC, no staking - just trade and pay less. Eligible pairs at launch included USDT-USDC and ETH-USDT.

Token Holding Fee Discount Hook (Powered by Brevis)

Hold CAKE in your wallet, and your swap fees on supported pairs drop automatically. The hook checks your average CAKE balance over a time window and grants tiered discounts no staking or locking required.

Fee-Earning Limit Orders

One of the standout hooks to go live since launch. Unlike traditional DEX limit orders that cost you gas and rely on third parties, PancakeSwap’s onchain limit orders - powered by the CLLimitOrderHook — let you earn a 0.1% fee when your order gets filled. A newly launched 0.01% fee tier makes fills even faster for traders who want priority execution. You set your price, and when the pool price crosses your target, the hook executes your order automatically. Partial fills stay active, and you can retract unfilled orders at any time along with any accrued fees. It’s fully onchain, fully automated, and available across 10+ trading pairs.

TWAMM (Time-Weighted Average Market Maker)

Need to execute a large order without moving the market? The TWAMM hook breaks your trade into smaller increments and executes them over a defined time window, minimizing price impact. It’s designed for larger traders who need execution quality, not just execution speed.

Start exploring Infinity pools → pancakeswap.finance/liquidity/pools

Disclaimer: This content is for general information and educational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial, legal, or other professional advice. Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up.