CoW Swap UI Experiencing 'Couldn't Load Balance' Errors

By CoW DAO
Jan 16, 2024, 9:38 AM
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There have been reports of 'couldn't load balance' errors in the CoW Swap UI.​ A hotfix has been deployed to address the issue.​

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