Traditional crypto orders are becoming obsolete. The future belongs to intents - a simpler way to trade.
Instead of complex order management, you simply state what you want: "swap this for that."
CoW Swap's intent system delivers:
- Lower gas fees
- Better execution prices
- Built-in MEV protection
- No front-running bots
The platform uses Coincidence of Wants technology to match trades efficiently across multiple exchanges.
๐ค Still think trading = clicking buttons & praying your swap clears? Welcome to crypto intents: - Simpler trades - Smarter execution - Built-in MEV protection And CoW Swap's secret weapon: Coincidence of Wants ๐ฎ ๐ Read how it works: cow.fi/learn/what-is-โฆ
Orders are boomer tech. The future = intents. You say: "swap this for that." CoW Swap says: "hold my beer." โ Less gas. โ Better prices. โ No MEV bots, no taking your lunch money. Find out what they are and how they work. ๐ cow.fi/learn/what-is-โฆ ๐ฎ
CoW Protocol Launches Atomic Bundles for Complex DeFi Workflows
CoW Protocol has introduced **Atomic Bundles**, a framework that extends intent-based transactions beyond simple swaps into complex, composable DeFi operations. **Key features:** - Enables protocols to build advanced atomic workflows around settlement - Pairs solver-settled swaps with downstream protocol actions automatically - Supports lending, vaults, and treasury management use cases - Users sign one intent while solvers handle execution - Position updates follow automatically without manual intervention The framework allows protocols to leverage CoW's execution layer without rebuilding infrastructure. Already integrated with Euler, Atomic Bundles coordinate multiple DeFi actions in a single flow. This moves intent-based systems beyond trading into broader protocol-level automation, reducing complexity for both developers and users. [Learn more about Atomic Bundles](https://cow.fi/learn/intents-can-now-do-more-introducing-atomic-bundles)
CoW Protocol Launches Atomic Bundles for Multi-Step DeFi Workflows

CoW Protocol has introduced **Atomic Bundles**, a reusable smart contract template enabling developers to execute complex, multi-step DeFi operations atomically in a single settlement. **Key capabilities include:** - Loop-borrow-redeposit strategies - Repay debt with collateral - Flashloan-enabled executions - Atomic open/close flows for perpetuals - Multi-step payment and treasury operations All executions maintain CoW Protocol's core features: solver competition, MEV protection, and surplus generation. **For builders**, Atomic Bundles simplify development across lending (one-click looping, collateral swaps), perpetuals (atomic open/close flows), and payments (multi-step flows with zero mid-execution risk). Previously, developers needed to write custom wrapper contracts from scratch for each use case. Now they can fork the template, add their logic, and plug into CoW Protocol's solver network. Read more: [Introducing Atomic Bundles](https://cow.fi/learn/intents-can-now-do-more-introducing-atomic-bundles)
CoW Swap Launches on Linea L2 and Deepens Aave Integration
**CoW Swap is now live on Linea**, Ethereum's L2 network, bringing gasless trading and advanced order types to the platform. **Key features on Linea:** - Gasless swaps by default - no ETH needed for gas - Limit and TWAP orders - Swap & Send functionality - Upcoming Swap & Bridge feature **How it works:** CoW Protocol's solver network competes to find the best prices across DEXs while protecting users from MEV attacks. **Expanded Aave integration** also launched, powering more DeFi operations: - Collateral swaps - Repay-with-collateral transactions - Debt swapping All operations are **gas-optimized and MEV-protected**. The integration uses intent-based transactions - users specify what they want, and solvers find the optimal execution path. **Benefits include:** - Solver-routed execution for better prices - Shared liquidity across $10B+ monthly volume - Simplified user experience with fewer approvals Try CoW Swap on Linea: [swap.cow.fi](https://swap.cow.fi/#/59144/swap/WETH/0x176211869cA2b568f2A7D4EE941E073a821EE1ff) Learn more about the Aave integration: [aave.com/blog/aave-cow-swap](https://aave.com/blog/aave-cow-swap)
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)
CoW DAO at DevCon Bangkok: Schedule of Events

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!