CoW Protocol Monthly Update - December 2023
CoW Protocol Monthly Update - December 2023
In December, CoW Protocol handled a total volume of $1.73B and generated a surplus of $14.9M. They integrated the MEV Blocker into the Crypto.com DeFi wallet app, collaborated with Patrol for the discord, and launched CoW Swap. The top 3 notable batches include a wNXM for WETH trade, ETH to DAI trade, and ETH to wstETH and USDC to LIT trade. Solvers generated a total of $14.9M in surplus. There were no executed or new proposals for governance this month. In terms of product updates, the backend team worked on infrastructure improvements, deployment on Sepolia, and faster settlement times. The frontend team implemented theme colors, released CoW Swap v1.51, and worked on UI fixes. There are currently no open job positions at CoW Protocol.
DeFi Security Guide: Essential Protection for Your Trades
A comprehensive guide to understanding and mitigating security risks in DeFi trading has been released. The guide covers: - Common transactional threats in DeFi - Protocol vulnerability assessment - Practical security measures for traders - Essential tools for safe trading This builds on previous educational content about DeFi risks and rewards, providing a complete security framework for users navigating decentralized finance. [Read the full security guide](https://cow.fi/learn/de-fi-security-explained-from-transactional-threats-to-protocol-vulnerabilities-and-beyond)
CoW Swap Expands to Multiple Blockchain Networks
CoW Swap has expanded its MEV-protected trading service across multiple blockchain networks: - Ethereum - Gnosis Chain - Arbitrum - Base - Polygon - Avalanche The expansion maintains CoW Swap's core features including: - Best price discovery across exchanges - MEV protection - Gas-free trading Additionally, Aave has integrated CoW Swap's widget across all supported networks, allowing users to access protected trading directly through Aave's interface. Try it now at [swap.cow.fi](https://swap.cow.fi)
CoW Protocol Security Update and Flashloan Feature Launch
CoW Protocol has completed a security audit with @AckeeBlockchain, reinforcing their commitment to robust security standards. The protocol has also launched flashloan functionality for developers. Key Updates: - Security audit successfully completed - New flashloan feature now available for builders - Continued focus on user fund protection and MEV resistance This development follows their ongoing collaboration with security partners and commitment to maintaining high safety standards across their trading infrastructure.
Loss-Versus-Rebalancing: The Hidden Cost in DeFi Liquidity
While DeFi offers attractive benefits like passive income and open markets, a significant challenge called Loss-Versus-Rebalancing (LVR) is silently eroding liquidity provider profits. - LVR costs the DeFi ecosystem millions annually - This pricing inefficiency affects Automated Market Makers (AMMs) - CoW DAO provides solutions to help Market Makers mitigate LVR risks Learn more about LVR and protection strategies in our detailed guide: [Understanding LVR](https://cow.fi/learn/the-risks-of-providing-liquidity-unmasking-lvr-in-de-fi)
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 - Focus on MEV protection *Visit [CoW Protocol](https://cow.fi) to learn more about MEV-protected trading.*