# Uniswap

> Swap, earn, and build on the leading decentralized crypto trading protocol

Uniswap is a decentralized finance protocol for exchanging cryptocurrencies.

Uniswap is a decentralized finance protocol used for exchanging cryptocurrencies and tokens without relying on centralized intermediaries. It aims to solve issues with liquidity in trading by implementing an automated liquidity protocol on Ethereum. The platform primarily serves cryptocurrency traders and liquidity providers.

- Type: Protocol
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2018-11-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Uniswap

## Products

- [Uniswap V4](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Uniswap): Uniswap v4 inherits all of the capital efficiency gains of Uniswap v3, but provides flexibility via hooks and gas optimizations across the entire lifecycle. (Decentralised Exchange, Live)
- [Uniswap V3](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Uniswap): Uniswap V3 is a decentralized exchange protocol that enables non-custodial token trading through automated liquidity pools. It introduced concentrated liquidity positions, allowing liquidity providers to allocate capital within specific price ranges for improved efficiency compared to traditional AMM models. (Decentralised Exchange, Live, Main Product)
- [Unichain](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Uniswap): Unichain is a DeFi-native Ethereum Layer 2 built on the OP Stack, delivering 1-second block times and cross-chain liquidity access. The network operates as a Stage 1 rollup with permissionless fault proofs and features TEE-based block building for transparent transaction ordering and revert protection. (L2, Live)
- [Uniswap Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Uniswap): Uniswap Wallet provides self-custody digital asset management with secure enclave storage, supporting multiple blockchain networks and deep liquidity integration. (Wallet, Live)
- [Uniswap protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Uniswap): Uniswap Protocol is automated market maker through smart contracts, enabling peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading without intermediaries using liquidity pools and constant product formula. (Decentralised Exchange, Live)

## Assets

- [Uniswap (UNI)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Uniswap): UNI is the governance token of Uniswap. It is used to vote on protocol upgrades, treasury allocation, and fee parameters through on-chain governance mechanisms. Holders can delegate their tokens to participate in voting, with voting weight determined by the number of delegated UNI at the time a proposal becomes active. (Governance)

## Links

- [Main](https://uniswap.org)
- [Blog](https://blog.uniswap.org)
- [Documentation](https://docs.uniswap.org)
- [Whitepaper](https://uniswap.org/whitepaper-v3.pdf)
- [Forum](https://gov.uniswap.org)
- [Governance](https://vote.uniswapfoundation.org)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://github.com/Uniswap/brand-assets/raw/main/Uniswap Brand Assets.zip)
- [Terms of Service](https://support.uniswap.org/hc/en-us/articles/30935100859661-Uniswap-Labs-Terms-of-Service)
- [Privacy policy](https://support.uniswap.org/hc/en-us/articles/30934457771405-Uniswap-Labs-Privacy-Policy)
- [Farcaster](https://farcaster.xyz/uniswap)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/uniswap)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/FCfyBSbCU5)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/Uniswap)

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