Uniswap Cup Tournament Opens Applications for 32 Teams

โšฝ Uniswap Cup Opens

By Uniswap
Oct 7, 2025, 11:08 AM
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Uniswap is hosting a competitive tournament called Uniswap Cup featuring 32 teams competing for the championship.​

  • Applications are currently open for teams to claim their spot
  • The tournament appears to be taking place during Devconnect
  • Teams are being recruited to participate in what's being called "crypto football history"

The event combines competitive gaming with the crypto community, offering teams a chance to represent their projects or communities in this tournament format.​

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