Uniswap

**Uniswap Labs has acquired Guidestar**, bringing the entire team on board to advance market design and execution research. The acquisition includes key team members like @0x94305, who will continue their specialized work within Uniswap Labs. **Key implications:** - Strengthens Uniswap's research capabilities - Focuses on advanced market design - Enhances execution optimization This move signals Uniswap's commitment to improving DEX infrastructure and trading mechanisms through dedicated research talent.

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.

**The Uniswap Cup** brings together 32 major crypto teams for a single-day football tournament in Buenos Aires on **November 16th**. **Participating teams include:** - Layer 1 protocols: Ethereum Foundation, Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync, Avalanche - DeFi platforms: Uniswap, Aave, Morpho Labs, 1inch, EigenLayer - Infrastructure: LayerZero, Wormhole, WalletConnect, Ledger - Developer tools: OpenZeppelin, Dune, Privy The tournament coincides with **EF Devcon**, offering crypto community members a unique networking opportunity through sports. Teams are actively recruiting players and supporters for the event.

Uniswap's web application is preparing for Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, scheduled for Q4 2024. The update will enable compatibility with 7,702 smart wallets from day one of launch. Key points: - Pectra upgrade focuses on improving core smart contract functionalities - Enhanced user experience features for wallet interactions - Significant expansion of wallet support across the Uniswap ecosystem This integration represents a major step forward in making DeFi more accessible and user-friendly on Ethereum.

Uniswap v4 continues to demonstrate significant growth in trading volume, reaching nearly $13B within just 90 days of launch. Key metrics: - From $500M in February to $13B in May - Represents ~26x growth in 3 months - Averaging about $144M daily volume This growth follows broader protocol success, with Base reaching $150B in all-time volume and total Uniswap Protocol processing $2.94T in swap volume. The rapid adoption suggests strong market validation for v4's new features and improved efficiency.

Uniswap's interface has integrated two new hooks to enhance trading functionality: - **SauceTax9 Hook**: Implements new tax mechanisms for trades - **BtcAcc Hook**: Adds Bitcoin-related accounting features This follows March's successful integration of Verified Pools and Graduation hooks. The interface team continues to evaluate and add new hooks as they demonstrate reliability and user value. *Note: Hooks are custom code modules that extend Uniswap's core functionality.*

UniswapX introduces expanded liquidity sourcing capabilities, reaching beyond the traditional Uniswap Protocol boundaries: - Leverages a **network of fillers** to source liquidity from multiple venues - Automatically routes trades through the source offering the **best swap rates** - Seamlessly integrated into Uniswap Web and Wallet interfaces This update aims to enhance trading efficiency and price optimization for users. The feature maintains Uniswap's commitment to decentralized trading while expanding access to deeper liquidity pools.

Ethereum's Superchain interoperability features are progressing toward implementation in 2025. This upgrade will enable fluid asset and data movement across Layer 2 networks. Key developments: - Native bridge integration between major L2 networks - Standardized messaging protocols - Unified security model across participating chains The update aims to reduce complexity and costs while maintaining security. Technical specifications are being finalized, with testing planned for Q1 2025. *Implementation timeline*: - Q1 2025: Testnet deployment - Q2 2025: Security audits - Q3-Q4 2025: Mainnet rollout

Uniswap v4's trading volume has shown remarkable growth in recent weeks. The decentralized exchange protocol is approaching $7B in all-time trading volume, up from $1B just last month. Key milestones: - February 2025: $500M volume achieved - March 2025: Crossed $1B mark - April 2025: Nearing $7B This 7x monthly growth indicates increasing adoption of Uniswap's latest version and growing comfort with decentralized trading.

The countdown to Uniday has officially begun, marking an exciting time for the Uniswap community. This event is set to coincide with Devcon, a major Ethereum developer conference. Key points: - Uniday countdown has started - Event will take place during Devcon - Anticipation builds in the Uniswap community Stay tuned for more updates on Uniday and its activities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow Uniswap enthusiasts and Ethereum developers.