Uniswap protocol
Overview
Uniswap is a decentralized exchange protocol built on Ethereum and other blockchain networks. It uses an automated market maker (AMM) model to facilitate peer-to-peer token swaps without order books. Users can provide liquidity to pools and earn fees from trades.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Uniswap connects to 52 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Uniswap Labs, UNI.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 5 of 52 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Ethereum | 95% |
developed_by | Uniswap Labs | 95% |
deployed_on | Unichain | 95% |
issues | UNI | 95% |
governed_by | UNI | 95% |
In-depth guides on Uniswap
- Advanced Concentrated Liquidity Uniswap V4 2026 — DeFi Intel
- Uniswap Explained: V1, V2, V3, V4 Hooks, and UNI Token (2026) — DeFi Intel
- Uniswap v4 Hooks Explained: Singleton, Custom AMMs, and the UNIfication Thesis (2026) — DeFi Intel
Frequently asked questions
What is Uniswap?
Uniswap is a decentralized exchange protocol built on Ethereum and other blockchain networks. It uses an automated market maker (AMM) model to facilitate peer-to-peer token swaps without order books.
What chain does Uniswap run on?
Uniswap is built on Ethereum and other blockchain networks.
Who developed Uniswap?
Uniswap was developed by Uniswap Labs and is governed by the Uniswap DAO.
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