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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

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CoW Protocol Proposes New Auction Mechanism

Thu 8th May 2025
CoW Protocol has initiated voting on CIP-67, a significant proposal to transform their trading mechanism. The proposal aims to replace the current batch auction system with a fair combinatorial auction model. This follows the recent CIP-65 which addressed solver reward allocations for buy orders. - **Key Change**: Transition from batch to combinatorial auctions - **Action Required**: $COW token holders can vote on the proposal - **Voting Link**: [Vote on Snapshot](https://snapshot.box/#/s:cow.eth/proposal/0xf9ecb08c4738f04c4525373d6b78085d16635f86adacd1b8ea77b2c176c99d32)

CoW Protocol Hits New Volume Record in April

Thu 8th May 2025
CoW Protocol has achieved a significant milestone in April 2025, processing a record-breaking monthly volume of $6.2 billion in trades. This performance represents approximately double the combined volume of all other intent-based trading platforms. Key highlights: - Monthly volume: $6.2 billion - Market position: Leading intent-based trading platform - Performance: Doubled combined volume of competitors For more information about building on CoW Protocol, visit [cow.fi](https://cow.fi/cow-protocol)
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Understanding Cross-Chain MEV: Risks and Solutions

Mon 5th May 2025
MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) has evolved beyond single-chain operations into cross-chain territory, presenting new challenges for traders. Key points: - 5 entities currently control 80% of Ethereum block building - Cross-chain MEV coordination is increasing, potentially affecting trade prices - Users can protect themselves through MEV-resistant RPCs and private transaction pools Emerging solutions: - SUAVE project aims to make MEV more equitable through user compensation - New protocols focus on MEV-resistance and cross-chain protection - Proper slippage settings and MEV protection tools are crucial for critical trades [Learn more about cross-chain MEV](https://cow.fi/learn/understanding-cross-chain-mev)

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.