COW Token token
Overview
COW is the governance token of the CoW Protocol, a decentralized exchange aggregator that uses batch auctions to protect users from MEV (maximal extractable value). Token holders vote on protocol upgrades and parameters, and the token can be used to pay for protocol fees at a discount.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, COW Token connects to 6 tracked entities, most strongly to CoW Protocol, CoW DAO, Ethereum.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 6 of 6 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
supports_token | CoW Protocol | 95% |
supports_token | CoW DAO | 95% |
deployed_on | Ethereum | 90% |
governs | CoW Swap | 90% |
issued_by | CoW Protocol | 90% |
governs | CoW Protocol | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
What is COW Token?
COW Token is the native governance token of the CoW Protocol, allowing holders to vote on protocol decisions and access discounted trading fees.
How is COW Token obtained?
COW Token can be earned through providing liquidity on the platform, participating in CoW Protocol's airdrop programs, or purchased on secondary markets.
What is the purpose of COW Token in the protocol?
COW Token is used for decentralized governance of the CoW Protocol, enabling community voting on key parameters and upgrades, and it also serves as a fee payment method with a discount.
What is COW Token connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, COW Token is linked to 6 other tracked entities, most strongly to CoW Protocol, CoW DAO, Ethereum.
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