CoW Swap Breaks Multiple Records in April 2025
CoW Swap Breaks Multiple Records in April 2025
🐮 Holy CoW These Numbers
CoW Swap achieved significant milestones in April 2025:
- 25,000+ unique traders used the platform, setting a new record
- Processed $6.2 billion in monthly volume
- Settled nearly double the volume of all other intent-based platforms combined
The platform continues to show strong growth momentum in the DEX aggregator space.
Another month, another record! 🎉 In April, CoW Swap saw more than 25,000 unique traders use the platform, breaking our previous record! 🤯 Join the herd. 🐮 swap.cow.fi/#/1/swap/WETH/… 👆
In April, CoW Protocol achieved a new all-time high for monthly volume. 🎉 It processed $6.2 billion, settling nearly double the amount of all other intent based platforms combined. 🤯 Not bad eh? 😎 Come and build with us 👷 cow.fi/cow-protocol 👆
Understanding APR vs APY in DeFi: A Clear Guide
APR (Annual Percentage Rate) and APY (Annual Percentage Yield) are crucial metrics in DeFi, but they tell different stories about your potential returns. Key differences: - APR shows simple interest without compounding - APY includes compound interest, reflecting total annual returns - Same base rate can yield different results Understanding these metrics helps optimize your DeFi strategy and maximize yields. Learn more in our comprehensive guide: [APR vs APY Guide](https://cow.fi/learn/apr-vs-apy-which-is-more-important)
CoW DAO Leader Discusses DeFi Democratization Mission
CoW DAO representative @middleway_eth recently shared insights with @0xCoinshift, discussing his crypto journey and the organization's commitment to making DeFi more accessible. This follows earlier statements from founder @davidiach in Cointelegraph, where he emphasized community-first values through initiatives like the Supersale. - Focus on community ownership - Mission to democratize DeFi access - Commitment to crypto's original inclusive ethos [Read the full Cointelegraph interview](https://cointelegraph.com/news/a-new-era-of-borrowing-self-repaying-loans-bring-interest-free-debts-to-defi)
Bridge Aggregators Explained: Simplifying Cross-Chain Token Transfers
Bridge aggregators are emerging as essential tools for cross-chain cryptocurrency transfers, addressing common pain points in DeFi: - Compare rates across multiple bridges automatically - Find the most cost-effective routes between blockchains - Reduce complexity in cross-chain transactions - Provide enhanced security through smart contract audits The recently launched Simple Bridge App demonstrates this technology in action, offering users: - Multi-network token transfers - Automated best rate discovery - Streamlined user experience Learn more at [Simple Bridge Documentation](https://brewlabs.gitbook.io/simple-bridge) Try it yourself: [Simple Bridge App](https://simplebridge.app)
Research Shows MEV Blocker Leads RPC Performance Metrics
A comprehensive study by researchers @VinyasAlex & @PaulJanicot evaluated four major MEV protection RPCs on Ethereum mainnet: - MEV Blocker - Merkle - Blink - Flashbots The study analyzed 273 real transactions across multiple metrics: - **Inclusion Speed**: MEV Blocker fastest at 1.34 blocks vs others 1.49-1.86 - **Swap Execution**: 9-21 basis points better output than competitors - **Success Rate**: Near perfect transaction completion - **User Rebates**: Highest backrun returns Testing covered various token pairs (ETH-USDC, ETH-GNO, ETH-AAVE) from blocks 21344521 to 21637136. [Full research paper](https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.19708)
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)