Uniswap (UNI) is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that operates on the Ethereum blockchain network. Uniswap allows users to swap Ethereum (ERC-20) tokens directly without the need for an intermediary such as a centralized exchange.
Some of the main features of Uniswap are:
1. Automated Market Maker (AMM): Uniswap uses an AMM model where liquidity is provided by users depositing token pairs into a liquidity pool. The price of the token is determined by an algorithm based on the ratio between the tokens in the pool.
2. Liquidity Pools: Users can become liquidity providers by depositing two types of tokens into a pool. In return, they receive a fee from every transaction made in the pool.
3. UNI Token: UNI is Uniswapâs governance token. UNI holders can vote on changes or improvements to the Uniswap protocol, including how fees should be split and other decisions that impact the Uniswap ecosystem.
4. Decentralization: Uniswap is completely decentralized, meaning no single entity controls it. The protocol runs on the Ethereum network and its smart contracts are open-source.
Uniswap is one of the largest and most influential DeFi projects in the Ethereum ecosystem, pioneering the AMM model for decentralized token exchanges.
