Uniswap
The leading decentralized crypto trading protocol.
Overview
Uniswap is a decentralized finance protocol that is used to exchange cryptocurrencies. It is a leading example of an automated market maker (AMM), which uses smart contracts to create liquidity pools that are traded against, rather than using a traditional order book. This allows for decentralized, permissionless token swaps.
✨ Key Features
- Automated Market Maker (AMM)
- Liquidity Provision
- Decentralized token swaps
- Concentrated Liquidity (V3)
- Governance via UNI token
🎯 Key Differentiators
- First-mover advantage as an AMM
- High liquidity
- Concentrated liquidity feature in V3
Unique Value: Provides a simple, decentralized, and highly liquid platform for swapping a vast array of digital assets.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Decentralized token exchange
- Liquidity mining
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Order book-based trading strategies
🏆 Alternatives
Generally has the highest liquidity for a wide range of tokens, especially on the Ethereum mainnet.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Protocol usage is permissionless; fees are transaction-based (gas fees) and a percentage-based swap fee.
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