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Uniswap Hits $2 Trillion Milestone: What’s Driving Its Success?

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  • With more than $2 trillion in trading volume, Uniswap has a bright future ahead of it because to developments in technology and community.
  • The price volatility of UNI token is indicative of a brief dip in the middle of larger platform growth and expansion attempts.

The top decentralized exchange (DEX), Uniswap, has formally crossed the $2 trillion mark in trade volume over time. This milestone, which was attained today at around 1 pm London time, indicates the platform’s leadership in the DeFi area as well as the growing interest in decentralized finance in general.

According to Uniswap Foundation executive director Devin Walsh, this achievement is a credit to the platform’s strong community and creative technology.

Bright Future for Uniswap and Community Involvement

Walsh’s optimistic outlook for Uniswap’s future is primarily based on the Uniswap Foundation’s proactive initiatives. The foundation has largely fostered a thriving community of academics and developers committed to enhancing the platform’s usability and utility.

This community-driven strategy has made significant accomplishments like the launch of a cross-chain deployment program possible, solidifying Uniswap’s leadership in DeFi innovation.

Uniswap, established in November 2018, is a decentralized financial pioneer. In September 2020, DeFi’s initial airdrop of 150 million UNI tokens to early adopters changed everything.

In the modern period, Uniswap’s operational reach has greatly increased. Nine distinct blockchains can now communicate with the platform, since it was first implemented on the Ethereum mainnet.

DefiLlama argues that this breakthrough has contributed to its $2.4 billion trading volume in the last 24 hours, or 32% of DEX volume.

Novelties and the Impending Release of Uniswap V4

The platform’s eagerness for the Uniswap V4 deployment, which is scheduled for the third quarter, demonstrates its dedication to innovation, as formerly reported by ETHNews.

A Singleton contract framework to save gas costs, customisable hooks for smart contract functionality, and a flash accounting system for more effective transactions are just a few of the ground-breaking innovations that this new version is expected to bring.

These improvements are meant to improve the platform’s functionality, reduce running expenses, and support a greater variety of trading strategies, all  while upholding Uniswap’s well-known decentralization philosophy.

Previously, as reported by ETHNews, Uniswap expanded its environmentally friendly efforts by adding Green Bitcoin after a successful $9.6 million ICO and a CEX listing. A big protocol upgrade is also planned.

Market Performance for UNI Tokens

The price of UNI, Uniswap’s native token, has fluctuated significantly during these changes. The price of UNI is currently $11.58, marking a 2% growth over the previous 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.

But, its market value has dropped by 8.33% in the last week, placing it as the 21st largest cryptocurrency with a $6.92 billion market valuation.

Uniswap Charges and Management

The pricing structure of the platform varies between 0.01% and 1%, with liquidity providers receiving a portion of all proceeds. The implementation of a “fee switch,” which might potentially redistribute some of these fees, has been the subject of continuous discussion within the Uniswap Governance Forum.

An additional layer to the platform’s income model was added earlier this year when Uniswap Labs made a noteworthy step and instituted a 0.15% interface fee on a few markets to finance further growth.

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