CoW Protocol Launches First MEV-Capturing AMM
CoW Protocol Launches First MEV-Capturing AMM
🐮 MEV-Capturing AMM Launched
In February, CoW Protocol launched the first live AMM designed to protect liquidity providers from the dangers of MEV. The new CoW AMM received significant media coverage and attention from influencers across the crypto space. Other notable developments included improvements to the user interface, a Twitter Space explaining the CoW AMM, marketing videos featuring memes, the COW token listing on TokenUnlocks, and integration with Ajnas for borrowing DAI against COW tokens.
Per CIP-34, CoW Protocol is testing fee models with a view to long-term sustainability for the protocol and its users. The first test – 50% of surplus on out-of-market limit orders – generated 130 ETH for the protocol and had no observable impact on retention. More info 👇
CIP-34 passed by an overwhelming majority. This is an important milestone on the protocol's journey toward self-sustainability, for the ultimate benefit of its users. snapshot.org/#/cow.eth/prop… As directed, the core team will begin testing fee models asap. More info soon.
Extra 📣 Extra 📢 CoW Protocol’s March Update is here 🐮📈 A teaser: - Monthly volume: $3.42 billion ❗️❗️ - The team touched grass in Portgual - Made significant progress on fees, and more 🤠 Read the full recap 👉 blog.cow.fi/cow-dao-march-… 👈
Starting tomorrow, CoW Protocol will begin experimenting with quote improvement fees on market orders, per CIP-34. Quote improvement fees are incentive-aligned between the protocol and its users: the more CoW Protocol gets for its users, the more CoW Protocol gets for itself.
CIP-34 passed by an overwhelming majority. This is an important milestone on the protocol's journey toward self-sustainability, for the ultimate benefit of its users. snapshot.org/#/cow.eth/prop… As directed, the core team will begin testing fee models asap. More info soon.
CoW Protocol Hits Record $9B Monthly Volume in July 2025
CoW Protocol achieved a significant milestone in July 2025, processing over $9 billion in monthly trading volume - a new all-time high for the protocol. This represents substantial growth from their previous record of $6.2 billion set in April 2025. The protocol continues to demonstrate strong momentum in providing MEV-protected trading solutions for users. - July 2025: $9B+ monthly volume - April 2025: $6.2B monthly volume - Consistent growth trajectory *Users can explore trading opportunities at [cow.fi](https://cow.fi)*
CoW Swap Integrates YO Protocol for Optimized Yield Features
CoW Swap has partnered with YO Protocol to enhance its yield optimization capabilities. The integration brings several key benefits: - **Zero slippage zaps** for efficient token swaps - **Optimized yield strategies** for higher returns - **Improved user experience** with seamless transactions Users can now access enhanced yield opportunities through CoW Swap's platform, making it a comprehensive solution for DeFi yield management.
MEV Blocker Reaches 60M Transaction Milestone
MEV Blocker has achieved a significant milestone with 60 million MEV-free transactions completed. The platform's June performance highlights include: - $11.8 billion in protected value - 3.8 million transactions processed - 385,000 active users MEV Blocker continues to protect traders from front-running bots and harmful MEV extraction. Users can access these protections at [MEV Blocker](https://cow.fi/mev-blocker). Want to protect your trades from MEV? Join the growing community of traders using MEV Blocker.
CoW Swap Leads Intent-Based DEXes in Volume and Decentralization
A comprehensive 6-month analysis comparing CoW Swap, 1inch Fusion, and UniswapX reveals CoW Swap's dominance in the intent-based DEX space: - **Higher Trading Volume**: ~$200M daily vs $60M (1inch) and $30M (UniswapX) - **More Decentralized**: Top solver only 25% market share, with next five at ~10% each - **Better for Large Trades**: Best execution improvement for trades over 100 ETH - **Solver Network**: More distributed compared to 1inch (80% controlled by top 3) and UniswapX (90% by top 2) [Try CoW Swap](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)