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 $14.9M in surplus. There were no executed or new proposals for governance this month. In terms of product updates, the backend team worked on infrastructure improvements, deployment on Sepolia, and faster settlement times. The frontend team implemented theme colors, released CoW Swap v1.51, and worked on UI fixes. There are currently no open job positions at CoW Protocol.
MEV Blocker Distributes 156 ETH in Trader Rebates for February
Despite a cooling market in February, MEV Blocker maintained significant user benefits: - Traders received 156 ETH in rebates during February - This follows January's distribution of 287 ETH - MEV protection continues to provide tangible value for traders MEV Blocker helps protect trades from value extraction while rewarding users with rebates. Learn more at [MEV Blocker](https://cow.fi/mev-blocker).
CoW Protocol Token Expands to Major Korean Exchanges
The CoW Protocol token ($COW) continues its exchange expansion with new listings on two major South Korean cryptocurrency platforms: - Now available for trading on Bithumb as of March 5, 2025 - Listed on Upbit since February 26, 2025 These strategic listings on leading Korean exchanges enhance $COW's market accessibility and trading liquidity in the Asian market. *Trading is now live on both platforms*
CoW Protocol Integrates USDS on Arbitrum Network
CoW Protocol announced the integration of USDS stablecoin on the Arbitrum network, expanding its multi-chain presence. The protocol aims to provide transparent and efficient savings options through: - Seamless stablecoin conversions (USDC, USDS, DAI) - Earning opportunities via Sky Savings Rate - Zero platform fees and no slippage - Instant withdrawals Users can now access these features on both Ethereum and Arbitrum networks, enhancing cross-chain accessibility for DeFi savings.
CoW Swap Adds Estimated Fill Price Preview for Limit Orders
CoW Swap has enhanced its limit order functionality by introducing estimated fill price previews. This new feature allows traders to see the expected execution price before placing their limit orders, reducing uncertainty in trading decisions. - Preview estimated fill prices before trade execution - Available now on the CoW Swap platform - Helps traders make more informed decisions Try the new feature at [CoW Swap](https://swap.cow.fi/#/1/limit/WETH/0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48?tab=all&page=1)
CoW Swap and Bankr Bot Integration Brings Simplified Limit Orders to Base
CoW Swap and Bankr have partnered to enhance trading on Base network with a streamlined limit order system. Users can now place limit orders through simple message commands to Bankr bot, eliminating the need for complex trading interfaces. Key features: - Intent-based execution - Gasless transactions - MEV protection - Automatic limit price calculations The integration aims to make sophisticated trading accessible to more users while maintaining robust protection against market exploitation.