Background

CoW DAO

CoW Protocol finds the lowest price for your trade across all exchanges and aggregators, such as Uniswap & 1inch — and protects you from MEV, unlike the others

IntegrationsCoW DAOTwitter

CoW Swap Launches on Lens Chain with Gasless Trading

Thu 4th Sep 2025
**CoW Swap has launched on Lens Chain**, bringing MEV-protected trading to the social blockchain. **Key Features:** - **Gasless trading** - no transaction fees for users - **MEV protection** - shields against frontrunning and sandwich attacks - **No slippage issues** - intelligent routing prevents price impact - **Native integration** - works seamlessly within Lens apps **How It Works:** CoW Swap uses a network of solvers that compete to find the best prices across: - AMMs (automated market makers) - DEX aggregators - Direct peer-to-peer matches with other Lens users **Social Trading Features:** The integration enables new social commerce primitives: - **Creator tipping** with tokens - **Token-gated content** access - **Group purchases** and DAO treasury management **For Developers:** Builders can integrate native swaps into Lens dApps within minutes, enabling seamless token transactions without users needing to manage gas fees. CoW Protocol already operates across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, and other major chains. The Lens integration represents an expansion into social DeFi. [Start trading on Lens Chain](https://swap.cow.fi/#/232/swap/WGHO/0x88F08E304EC4f90D644Cec3Fb69b8aD414acf884)

CoW Protocol Hits $11.5B Monthly Volume Record

Thu 4th Sep 2025
**CoW Protocol achieved a new milestone** in August with $11.5 billion in trading volume on Ethereum. This represents a **26% increase** from July's previous record of $9.1 billion. - August marks the second consecutive month of record-breaking volume - Growth demonstrates increasing adoption of MEV-protected trading - Community and partner support driving continued expansion The protocol continues its upward trajectory, setting new benchmarks for decentralized exchange aggregation while maintaining its core focus on protecting users from MEV extraction.
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CoW Swap Expands Multi-Chain Presence Again

Mon 1st Sep 2025
CoW Swap is expanding to additional blockchain networks, building on its existing multi-chain presence across **Ethereum, Gnosis Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, and Avalanche**. The protocol offers **MEV-protected swaps** by finding the lowest prices across multiple exchanges and aggregators. Users can access these protected trades at [swap.cow.fi](https://swap.cow.fi/#/1/swap/WETH/0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48). The announcement hints at mystery destinations for the latest expansion, suggesting CoW Protocol continues its strategy of bringing MEV-free trading to more networks.

Study Shows CoW Swap Leads Intent-Based DEXes in Decentralization and Volume

Thu 27th Mar 2025
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

Mon 11th Nov 2024
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!
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MEV Blocker Partners with DeFi Saver for Enhanced User Protection

Mon 7th Oct 2024
MEV Blocker has announced a partnership with DeFi Saver to enhance user protection against Miner Extractable Value (MEV). Key points: - DeFi Saver's TxSaver feature now integrates MEV Blocker - This integration aims to make transactions smoother and safer - Users' trades will be protected from prying eyes - The partnership offers improved rebates and protection This collaboration represents a significant step in safeguarding DeFi users from potential MEV exploitation. Users can expect enhanced privacy and potentially better trade execution through this integration. To learn more about TxSaver and its use of MEV Blocker, check out the detailed thread provided by DeFi Saver.

CoW Protocol Processes $80M+ in Sky Ecosystem Token Migration

Thu 19th Sep 2024
CoW Protocol has been instrumental in powering Sky Ecosystem's token migration on Sky.money. Since its integration: - Over $80 million in volume processed - Safely and securely helped $MKR and $DAI holders upgrade their tokens - Demonstrates CoW Protocol's capability for handling large-scale projects CoW Protocol offers: - Intent-based trading - Top-class MEV protection For projects interested in token migration, CoW DAO invites discussions via their Discord channel. *CoW Protocol continues to prove its value in facilitating major transitions within the DeFi space.*
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CoW Protocol Continues to Attract Major Projects

Mon 30th Sep 2024
CoW Protocol's popularity among significant blockchain projects continues to grow. The platform, known for its ability to find the lowest prices across exchanges and aggregators, is becoming the go-to choice for large-scale operations. Key points: - CoW Protocol compares prices across multiple platforms - Offers protection from MEV (Miner Extractable Value) - Gaining traction with major blockchain projects This trend highlights the increasing demand for efficient and secure trading solutions in the web3 space. As more big players opt for CoW Protocol, it solidifies its position as a leading force in decentralized trading. Want to learn more about CoW Protocol's features? Visit their website for detailed information.

Curve Finance Implements CoW Protocol for Fee Collection

Thu 27th Jun 2024
Curve Finance has integrated CoW Protocol's Programmatic Order Framework into its fee collection mechanism. This new system allows Curve to automatically collect fees from AMM pools and efficiently swap them into a unified token without manual intervention. The process involves four components: a fee collector, CoW Swap burner, hooker, and fee distributor smart contracts. Initial results show that orders processed through this system have achieved, on average, 75% more CRVUSD tokens than requested, demonstrating superior performance compared to hard-coded execution paths. This implementation enables Curve to submit orders without predetermining prices, ensuring fair market rates and reducing maintenance requirements.

CoW Protocol's May Update Highlights

Mon 10th Jun 2024
CoW Protocol, a decentralized trading platform, reported a monthly volume of $2.41 billion in May. The platform launched native swaps through the CoW Swap widget, allowing users to trade directly within the Safe Wallet interface. Additionally, CoW Grants funded the development of MEV Scanner, a tool for monitoring and mitigating miner extractable value (MEV) on Ethereum.