CoW Protocol's May Update Highlights

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 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 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.

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 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.*