Uniswap news

Uniswap has added Solana network support to its web app, letting users link Solana wallets and trade Solana-based tokens alongside other networks. Transactions route through Jupiter DEX aggregator, with Uniswap the first major partner using its Ultra API. The move gives Uniswap a head start in the $140B Solana DEX ecosystem and supports Unichain, a layer‑2 launched by Uniswap Labs, to become a top trading chain. The company also plans bridging and cross‑chain swaps. 1inch co‑founder predicts centralized exchanges will fade, and Uniswap has processed $3 trillion total volume.

Uniswap Labs’ front‑end is blocking Ukrainian IP addresses, preventing users from selecting assets and triggering error messages, while the site remains visible from other regions. Ukrainian developer Artem Chystiakov says the block stems from a misreading of US sanctions; OFAC lists no blanket bans on Ukraine and the restriction is deemed illegal by local users. The ban appears to have been in place since at least February, likely due to a blanket Cloudflare policy; it contradicts Uniswap’s earlier donation feature and has received no official response.

A 100% tariff on Chinese imports announced by Donald Trump triggered a market crash that wiped out nearly $19 billion in crypto liquidations in a day. While retail traders panicked, on‑chain data shows large holders bought Chainlink, Uniswap and Dogecoin, indicating the downturn was sentiment‑driven. Chainlink whales added 22% to holdings, increasing their stake to 4.16 million LINK (≈$13.7 m) and the top 100 addresses to 646.48 million LINK (≈$16.3 m). The token trades in a consolidation channel with a bullish RSI divergence, suggesting a breakout above $21.30 could push it toward $24.90. Dogecoin whales bought 0.82 billion DOGE, worth about $156 million, as the price rebounded from a 0.5 Fibonacci retracement near $0.20. Positive Chaikin Money Flow and shrinking bearish power support a bullish bias, with a move above $0.22 potentially taking DOGE toward $0.26.

Uniswap Labs announced the acquisition of Guidestar, a stealth team focused on automated market maker and routing technology, bringing engineers including founder Alex Nezlobin to advance research on advanced market design and execution. The deal builds on Uniswap v4’s flexible liquidity pools, enabling tailored market structures for assets ranging from stablecoins to real‑world tokens, and strengthens the protocol’s ability to serve diverse on‑chain markets more efficiently. Guidestar’s expertise in adapting AMMs to various market types and blockchain environments, plus its routing knowledge, will support upgrades to UniswapX, an off‑chain cross‑chain liquidity aggregator, helping Uniswap offer the fastest and most reliable path to competitive liquidity.

Uniswap logged 915 million swaps in 2025, pushing trading volume past $1 trillion and confirming its leadership in DeFi. The protocol’s annual revenue remains high, with $50 million in earnings and $1.65 billion in transaction fees, yet these gains have not boosted the UNI token, trading at $8.09, down 82 % from its 2021 peak. Investors cite a lack of buybacks, profit sharing, and opaque unlock schedules, making UNI appear “meaningless” compared to the platform’s profitability. Critics also point out conflicts of interest between the core team and holders and the absence of a clear incentive for value creation. To align the token with the platform’s performance, proposals include adding high‑quality on‑chain assets, linking UNI to business results through buybacks or fee distribution, and overhauling the supply mechanism for greater transparency.

Uniswap Foundation has united 18 leading crypto firms—including Polygon, Tally, and the Blockchain Association—to ask Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to set federal rules that give DAOs clear legal footing. The coalition says U.S. law still lacks guidance on basic DAO tasks such as contract signing, treasury management, and tax compliance, and it proposes Wyoming’s 2024 Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association model as a practical solution that protects token holders from personal liability. Senator Cynthia Lummis and other bipartisan lawmakers have backed the proposal, citing the President’s Working Group Report on Digital Assets. Signatories warn that regulatory ambiguity could drive innovation abroad to jurisdictions with clearer rules. They seek federal recognition of good‑faith DAO compliance, engagement with pilot projects like DUNA, and the creation of safe‑harbors, interpretive guidance, or tailored rulemaking to keep U.S. innovation at home.

Uniswap governance will vote today on whether to adopt “DUNI,” a Wyoming‑registered Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association that would give the DAO legal personhood while leaving the core protocol, UNI token, and voting mechanics unchanged. The Uniswap Foundation proposes DUNI as a neutral legal interface that can sign contracts, file taxes, and protect participants from liability, with Cowrie serving as the administrative agent and the Foundation acting as ministerial agent. To fund a legal defense reserve and settle potential U.S. tax liabilities, the Foundation is asking for 16.5 million UNI, plus a 75,000‑UNI fee for Cowrie. Delegates largely support the move for clearer liability protection and off‑chain execution, citing its potential to enable the long‑delayed fee‑switch mechanism, though some raise concerns about transparency and agent replacement. If passed, DUNI would provide Uniswap with formal legal standing for future initiatives while preserving DAO control.

A phishing attack drained nearly $1 million from a crypto investor after the user signed a batch of malicious transactions disguised as Uniswap swaps, according to Scam Sniffer. The scam exploited Ethereum’s EIP‑7702 delegation, introduced in the Pectra upgrade to let wallets act like temporary smart contracts for batching and gas sponsorship. Attackers weaponized the feature with copy‑paste scripts that audit wallets and drain assets once a signature is confirmed. Wintermute’s June analysis showed more than 90 % of EIP‑7702 delegations linked to malicious contracts, signalling a growing threat. SlowMist and Scam Sniffer advise users to verify domain names, avoid rushed confirmations and reject vague or broad signatures. Red‑flag signs include unlimited token approvals, unexpected contract upgrades under EIP‑7702, or mismatched transaction simulations.

Uniswap’s Foundation announced a proposal to transform the decentralized exchange’s governing body, Uniswap Governance, into a Wyoming Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA), a legal framework created last year to give DAOs formal recognition. The move, explained by Foundation counsel Brian Nistler, would provide Uniswap Governance with a U.S. legal structure that protects individual members from liability while enabling treasury management, hiring legal and accounting services, and potentially revisiting a fee‑switch model that would allocate a share of trading fees to UNI holders. Over the past month the DEX has amassed roughly $122 million in fees, with $6 billion in digital assets under management. Wyoming’s DUNA law allows DAOs to contract, own assets, sue or be sued, and pay taxes without sacrificing decentralization, a benefit the proposal aims to secure for the largest DAO in the space. The Uniswap Foundation, a U.S.‑registered nonprofit independent from Uniswap Labs, would remain funded by the governance structure but are distinct entities. Nistler noted that implementation would alter only marginally on-chain, with existing smart‑contract procedures and snapshot voting staying intact.

Coinbase has added decentralized exchange trading directly into its app via Base, expanding access from about 300 listed tokens to millions of Base‑native assets. The new feature lets selected U.S. customers—excluding those in New York—trade newly launched Base tokens within moments of their release through the familiar Coinbase interface. By routing trades through leading protocols such as Aerodrome and Uniswap and employing liquidity‑scanning aggregators, the platform blends DeFi’s speed and breadth with a centralized user experience; DefiLlama data shows Base was the fourth‑largest spot‑volume network in July, with over $41 billion traded. Coinbase also provides a built‑in self‑custody wallet, covers all network fees, and allows funding from a user’s Coinbase balance or USDC. The exchange plans to add more Base assets daily, roll out the service in batches to preserve performance, and eventually extend DEX support to other networks like Solana while blocking malicious tokens identified by third‑party vendors.