SushiSwap
An evolution of Uniswap with a focus on community.
Overview
SushiSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM) that was originally a fork of Uniswap. It differentiates itself with a community-focused approach, where the SUSHI token grants governance rights and a share of the protocol's trading fees to holders. It has expanded to include lending, leveraged trading, and launchpad services.
✨ Key Features
- Automated Market Maker (AMM) for token swaps
- Yield farming with SUSHI rewards
- BentoBox vault for capital efficiency
- Kashi lending and borrowing platform
- MISO launchpad for new projects
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Community-governed with revenue sharing for SUSHI stakers
- Expanded product suite (lending, launchpad)
- Multi-chain presence
Unique Value: Offers a comprehensive, community-governed DeFi hub that shares its success with token holders.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Multi-chain decentralized exchange
- Community-governed DeFi platform
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users seeking the absolute lowest fees on a single chain
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a wider range of integrated DeFi services beyond just swapping, compared to Uniswap.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Protocol usage is permissionless; fees include a 0.3% trading fee on swaps, part of which goes to liquidity providers and SUSHI stakers.
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