CoW Protocol Releases DeFi Survival Guide

**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 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)

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 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!