diff --git a/database/fast-transfer-schema.sql b/database/fast-transfer-schema.sql
index 39460067..b7268e9b 100644
--- a/database/fast-transfer-schema.sql
+++ b/database/fast-transfer-schema.sql
@@ -107,3 +107,9 @@ CREATE TABLE redeem_swaps (
   relaying_fee BIGINT NOT NULL,
   redeem_time TIMESTAMP NOT NULL
 );
+
+-- Normalized table for chain name reference
+CREATE TABLE chains (
+  id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+  name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL UNIQUE
+)