CoW DAO's MEV Blocker Performance Numbers
CoW DAO's MEV Blocker Performance Numbers
CoW DAO's MEV Blocker has protected over 8.3 million transactions from front-running and sandwiching, safeguarding approximately $22 billion of swap volume from MEV attacks. Moreover, over 503 ETH has been paid out in rebates. CoW Swap and MEV Blocker have proven effective in dealing with MEV Bots, potentially saving the Ethereum Foundation from losing $9K and even generating additional surplus. CoW DAO encourages the Ethereum Foundation to try their products.
Hey @Ethereum Foundation 👋 — We've got some experience dealing with #MEV Bots 🤖🤑 CoW Swap and MEV Blocker would have protected you against losing $9K, and CoW Swap might have even found you some surplus on top. Give CoW DAO products a try next time to save some money 🐮⛱️
JUST IN: Ethereum Foundation sold 1,700 ETH for $2.74 million $USDC.
It's been just over 5 months since CoW DAO launched MEV Blocker! Here are some performance numbers: - ~8.3M tx's protected from front-running & sandwiching - ~$22B of swap volume protected from MEV attacks - ~503 ETH paid out in rebates But wait, there's more 👇
CoW Swap, in collaboration with @beaverbuild and Agnostic Relayer, is proud to announce MEV Blocker. MEVBlocker.io ⛱️ MEV Blocker is a free RPC endpoint that *pays users* to protect themselves from MEV across a wide variety of use cases in DeFi, NFTs, and dApps.
CoW Protocol Releases DeFi Survival Guide
CoW Protocol's team has launched a comprehensive **DeFi survival guide** to help traders navigate the complex world of decentralized finance safely. The guide addresses common threats including: - Rug pulls and ponzi schemes - Honeypot traps - Pump and dump schemes - Other fraudulent activities The resource aims to help users **spot scams**, **protect their wallets**, and **trade more intelligently** in the often unpredictable DeFi landscape. [Access the full DeFi survival guide](https://cow.fi/learn/de-fi-survival-guide-how-to-spot-scams-do-due-diligence-and-trade-without-getting-rekt)
CoW Swap Unaffected by npm Supply Chain Attack
**CoW Swap confirms all systems operational** despite ongoing npm supply chain security threats affecting the broader ecosystem. The decentralized exchange protocol has verified that none of the compromised package versions are present in their codebase. **Infrastructure remains secure** and user funds are protected. This follows similar confirmations from other major DeFi platforms like PancakeSwap, which also conducted internal security reviews. **Key points:** - All CoW Swap systems functioning normally - No affected npm packages in use - User safety confirmed through security audit Users should remain vigilant and verify all transactions before signing, as recommended by security best practices.
CoW Swap Sets New Settlement Record with $77.7M Batch
**CoW Swap achieved its largest single batch settlement** - processing $77.7 million without any technical issues. This milestone follows the protocol's strong August performance, where it handled **$11.5 billion in total volume** on Ethereum, surpassing July's previous record of $9.1 billion. The seamless execution of such a large batch demonstrates the platform's technical capabilities for handling significant trading volumes. - Single batch: $77.7 million settled - Monthly volume: $11.5 billion in August - Zero settlement issues reported Try CoW Swap: [swap.cow.fi](https://swap.cow.fi/#/1/swap/WETH/0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48)
Study Shows CoW Swap Leads Intent-Based DEXes in Decentralization and Volume
A comprehensive 6-month trading analysis reveals CoW Swap's dominance among solver-based DEXes: - **Higher Trading Volume**: ~$200M daily vs $60M (1inch Fusion) and $30M (UniswapX) - **More Decentralized**: Top solver only controls 25% market share, with next five at ~10% each - **Better for Large Trades**: Shows best execution improvement for trades over 100 ETH The study compared CoW Swap, 1inch Fusion, and UniswapX, finding solver-based DEXes generally outperform traditional alternatives through optimized routing and off-chain liquidity access. Try CoW Swap: [swap.cow.fi](https://swap.cow.fi/#/1/swap/WETH/0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48)
CoW DAO at DevCon Bangkok: Schedule of Events
CoW DAO announces their presence at DevCon Bangkok with a packed schedule: - Tuesday: @Silver_Queen presents on user interaction in web3 - Wednesday: Booth presence at ArbiVerse (Arbitrum event) with swag giveaways - Thursday: @AnnaMSGeorge discusses CoW AMM's batch mechanism - Friday: Two key talks: * @AndreaCanidio on trade intents and fair mechanism design * @fleupold_ explores PBS in Ethereum **Special Event**: CoW DAO hackathon offering $10,000 in prizes at ETHGlobal Visit the CoW DAO booth to connect with the team and collect exclusive swag!