CoW DAO Marks Four Years of MEV Protection with 73M Transactions and $365B Secured
CoW DAO Marks Four Years of MEV Protection with 73M Transactions and $365B Secured
馃惍 Four years of protection
CoW DAO celebrates its fourth anniversary this week, marking significant milestones in protecting DeFi users from MEV (Maximal Extractable Value).
Key Achievements:
- 73.3 million transactions processed
- 4.6 million users protected
- $365 billion in total value secured
The DAO was founded on the principle that users deserve protection while trading. CoW Protocol has demonstrated that MEV protection and smooth user experience can coexist, challenging the notion that security requires sacrificing usability.
Recently, CoW DAO transferred its MEV Blocker RPC to Consensys' Special Mechanisms Group, which had protected 4.5M+ users and returned 6,177 ETH in rebates. The DAO continues its MEV protection work through CoW Swap and CoW Protocol.
It's CoW DAO Independence Week! 馃挭 Four years ago this week CoW DAO was formed - with a simple idea: users deserve protection. 73.3M transactions. 4.6M users. $365B protected. We proved MEV protection + smooth UX isn't a trade-off. It's the future of DeFi. 馃惍
Auto Integrates CoW Protocol for MEV-Protected Trading
Auto has integrated CoW Protocol, giving users access to MEV-protected swaps, limit orders, and cross-chain trading directly within the Auto platform. **Key features now available:** - MEV protection on all swaps - Limit order functionality - Cross-chain swap capabilities - Streamlined user experience The integration aims to reduce friction while improving trade execution for Auto users. CoW Protocol uses solver competition to find optimal prices across multiple exchanges and aggregators.
馃殌 Lido Integrates CoW Protocol for Instant ETH Unstaking
Lido Finance has integrated CoW Protocol to enable instant unstaking without withdrawal queues. **Key Features:** - Fast swaps now route through CoW Protocol - Instant liquidity across ETH, WETH, USDC, USDT, USDS, and WBTC - No waiting in Ethereum's exit queue - Protected execution with MEV protection - Market-leading pricing built directly into Lido's interface The integration transforms the unstaking experience by allowing stakers to exit positions immediately at competitive rates, eliminating the traditional waiting period.
CoW Protocol Reports Net Negative Token Emissions Since April 2024
CoW Protocol has disclosed its token buyback performance in response to community inquiries. **Key Metrics Since April 2024:** - 74.6M $COW tokens bought back - 61.7M $COW distributed as solver emissions - Net result: -12.9M $COW (negative emissions) The protocol has maintained net negative emissions throughout this period, with the gap expanding each quarter. The team acknowledged they should have communicated this achievement more prominently earlier.
CoW DAO March Recap: New Hires, Open Roles, and Product Updates
CoW DAO has released its monthly recap for March 2026, highlighting key developments across the organization. The update includes: - New team member announcements - Available positions for those looking to join - A post-mortem analysis of recent events - Product and feature launches from the month The full recap is available on the CoW Protocol learning portal at [cow.fi/learn](https://cow.fi/learn/cow-dao-monthly-recap-march-2026), providing detailed insights into the DAO's progress and activities throughout March.
CoW Protocol Expands with Three New Integrations and Platform Updates
**CoW Protocol announces multiple platform developments:** - **New partnerships**: Integration with ArcadiaFi, Bitget Wallet, and Edel Finance - **Explorer enhancement**: Solvers page now live, allowing users to discover solver teams and supported networks - **Documentation upgrade**: Docs optimized for LLM compatibility - **Technical update**: CoW Swap v3.0.5 released The Bitget Wallet integration brings CoW Protocol's MEV protection to over 90 million users. The new Solvers page provides transparency into the teams powering the protocol across different networks. [View Solvers Page](https://explorer.cow.fi/solvers)