CoW Protocol Launches Fair Combinatorial Batch Auctions (FCBA)
CoW Protocol Launches Fair Combinatorial Batch Auctions (FCBA)
🐮 Batch Auctions Just Got Smarter
CoW Protocol has upgraded its batch auction system with FCBA (Fair Combinatorial Batch Auctions), delivering significant improvements:
- 33% higher throughput per auction
- Enhanced batch matching efficiency
- Faster settlement times
- Combinatorial solver bidding
- 25% increase in solver rewards
The upgrade maintains CoW's MEV protection while adding fairness guarantees: trades only execute when beneficial for all participants. This follows recent expansions to Polygon and Avalanche networks, where CoW offers gasless trading and MEV protection.
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We did something pretty major the other week: we overhauled our batch auctions to create something better: FCBA. ✨ It's faster, fairer, and smarter. 🙌 Find out why we did it and how we did it below. 👇 cow.fi/learn/cow-dao-… 👀
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FCBAs are LIVE 🧠⚖️ CoW Protocol just levelled up with Fair Combinatorial Batch Auctions - giving every trader the best possible price, and no hidden winners. They're smarter, fairer and faster. 🔗 Read more: cow.fi/learn/cow-dao-… 🚀 Trade now: swap.cow.fi/#/1/swap/WETH/…
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Excited to share our latest paper with @ballsyalchemist @dex_chen_V from @thelatestindefi TLDR fellowship - measuring Execution Welfare on solver-based DEX (CoWSwap, 1inch Fusion and UniswapX). So which DEX has better price 👑 for users? A thread 🧵: Paper Link:
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CoW Swap Launches Partial Approvals for Market Orders
**CoW Swap has launched partial approvals for market orders**, giving users more control over their token permissions. **Key features:** - Approve only the exact amount needed for each swap - No more mandatory maximum approvals - Users can still choose max approvals if preferred - Same user experience maintained This update addresses user requests for **granular control over token approvals** while maintaining the platform's smooth interface. The feature is now live at [swap.cow.fi](http://swap.cow.fi). **Try the new partial approval system** for your next swap.
CoW DAO Expert Discusses MiCA and Genius Act Impact on DeFi Future
**CoW DAO's Odran Thomazo** recently shared insights on how upcoming regulations will reshape decentralized finance. Key discussion points: - **MiCA regulation** implications for DeFi protocols - **Genius Act** potential effects on the ecosystem - Future landscape predictions for decentralized trading This follows previous CoW DAO community discussions on DeFi democratization and protocol development, highlighting the team's ongoing commitment to regulatory awareness and industry education.
DeFi Automation Demystified: Code, MEV Bots, and Protection Strategies
**DeFi automation isn't magic** - it's sophisticated code that can either help or harm your trades. **Key automation players:** - MEV bots that extract value from user transactions - Solver-powered protection systems - Automated trading and liquidity protocols **The reality:** Some automation tries to profit from your trades, while other systems work to protect you from these predatory practices. **Understanding the mechanics** helps traders navigate DeFi more safely and make informed decisions about which protocols to use. **Protection strategies** include using solver-based protocols and understanding how different automation systems work behind the scenes. Learn more about [DeFi automation mechanics](https://cow.fi/learn/how-does-automation-work-in-de-fi)
🔒 CoW Swap Expands Multi-Chain Coverage
CoW Swap has expanded its multi-chain presence, now supporting **8 major blockchains** including Ethereum, Gnosis, BNB Chain, Lens, Avalanche, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Base. The platform maintains its core features across all chains: - **Gasless trading** - no native tokens required - **MEV protection** through batch auctions - **Solver competition** for optimal pricing - **Cross-chain functionality** without bridge complexity The team hints at **additional surprises** in development, suggesting further chain integrations are planned. This expansion allows users to access CoW Swap's protected trading experience across DeFi's most popular ecosystems while maintaining consistent security and cost benefits.
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)