Uniswap v4 Launches: Enhanced DeFi Capabilities
Decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap has launched Uniswap v4, a significant upgrade transforming the protocol into a developer-centric platform. Available across Ethereum and various Layer-2 solutions, Uniswap v4 is now live, with swapping functionality rolling out within days.
Uniswap v4: Cross-Chain Deployment
The release, announced on the official Uniswap blog, brings Uniswap v4 to Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism (OP Mainnet), Base, BNB Chain, Blast, World Chain, Avalanche, and Zora Network. Uniswap’s X post declared, “Uniswap v4 is here,” inviting users to provide liquidity via the web app, with swapping features to follow shortly.
Uniswap v4 is here🦄
Users can LP on v4 through the Uniswap web app and swapping is rolling out over the coming days on web and wallet as liquidity migrates to v4
Live on Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, OP Mainnet, Base, BNB Chain, Blast, World Chain, Avalanche, and Zora Network pic.twitter.com/fXC9GHEsaL— Uniswap Labs 🦄 (@Uniswap) January 31, 2025
Customizable Developer Platform
Building upon the success of versions 2 and 3 (over $2.75 trillion in trading volume, zero hacks), Uniswap v4 boasts unparalleled customizability and lower costs. Modular "hooks" allow developers to tailor the protocol, enabling features like dynamic fees and automated liquidity management. This results in faster development, deeper liquidity, and increased innovation within DeFi. Pool creation costs are reduced by up to 99.99% compared to previous versions.
Security and Transparency
Uniswap emphasizes the rigorous security measures employed for v4, claiming it to be the "most audited codebases ever deployed onchain." Nine audits and a $2.35 million security competition (500+ participants) were conducted, with no critical bugs found. A substantial bug bounty program further enhanced the protocol’s security.
UNI Price Performance
Despite the v4 launch, the UNI token is currently trading at $12.03, experiencing a 1.03% dip in the past 24 hours. The token has seen more significant declines over the past week (6%) and month (11%). The 24-hour trading volume is down 14% to $299.19 million, with a market cap of $7.23 billion.