CoW DAO

CoW Protocol has integrated with Token Terminal to provide stakeholders with improved transparency and data tracking capabilities. **Key Features:** - Standardized metrics tracking across multiple dimensions - Real-time monitoring of volume, fees, and usage data - Centralized dashboard for protocol performance Token Terminal's infrastructure is trusted by major institutions including Messari, Binance Research, and CoinDesk as a primary data resource. The partnership aims to give CoW Protocol users clearer insights into protocol operations and performance metrics. This integration follows a similar collaboration between Token Terminal and Origin Protocol in April 2025, demonstrating Token Terminal's growing role in providing standardized data solutions for DeFi protocols.

CoW Swap has launched cross-chain swapping functionality between EVM chains and Solana. **Key Features:** - Direct swaps from Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chains to Solana - Built on CoW Swap's existing multi-chain infrastructure - Maintains MEV protection during cross-chain transactions - Available now at [swap.cow.fi](http://swap.cow.fi) This expansion follows CoW Swap's earlier multi-chain launch, which combined seamless bridging with their signature MEV protection.

The CoW DAO core team has published their perspective on value distribution mechanisms for the protocol. The proposal, now available on the governance forum, incorporates: - Research findings and community input - Collaboration with Aragon Project on the Value Distribution Mechanism RFP - A framework for how protocol value should be distributed among stakeholders The discussion represents a key governance milestone for CoW Protocol, which routes trades across multiple DEXs while protecting users from MEV (maximal extractable value). Community members are invited to review and provide feedback on the proposal. [Read the full proposal](https://forum.cow.fi/t/cow-daos-path-to-value-distribution-core-team-view/3454)

CoW Protocol has introduced **Atomic Bundles**, a framework that combines solver-settled swaps with downstream protocol actions in a single coordinated flow. **Key features:** - Users sign one intent while solvers handle execution automatically - Enables multi-step workflows across lending, vaults, and treasury management - Position updates follow automatically without manual intervention - Now available for testing on Euler The framework allows DeFi protocols to integrate CoW Protocol's execution layer into higher-level workflows, handling the swap component while maintaining user protection. Learn more: [Atomic Bundles documentation](https://cow.fi/learn/intents-can-now-do-more-introducing-atomic-bundles)

**Euler Finance has integrated CoW Protocol** to improve execution for lending operations that involve token swaps. **Key features:** - Lending actions like borrowing, collateral swaps, and debt repayments now route through CoW Protocol - Solvers compete to find better execution prices - Position updates happen automatically - Built-in MEV protection for all swap operations **Why it matters:** Most DeFi lending involves swapping tokens - borrow one asset, swap for another, supply as collateral. Poor swap execution directly impacts the final position outcome. The integration is now live for selected cross-asset position actions.

CoW Protocol has introduced **Atomic Bundles**, a reusable smart contract template enabling developers to execute complex, multi-step DeFi operations atomically in a single settlement. **Key capabilities include:** - Loop-borrow-redeposit strategies - Repay debt with collateral - Flashloan-enabled executions - Atomic open/close flows for perpetuals - Multi-step payment and treasury operations All executions maintain CoW Protocol's core features: solver competition, MEV protection, and surplus generation. **For builders**, Atomic Bundles simplify development across lending (one-click looping, collateral swaps), perpetuals (atomic open/close flows), and payments (multi-step flows with zero mid-execution risk). Previously, developers needed to write custom wrapper contracts from scratch for each use case. Now they can fork the template, add their logic, and plug into CoW Protocol's solver network. Read more: [Introducing Atomic Bundles](https://cow.fi/learn/intents-can-now-do-more-introducing-atomic-bundles)

**CoW Swap is now live on Linea**, Ethereum's L2 network, bringing gasless trading and advanced order types to the platform. **Key features on Linea:** - Gasless swaps by default - no ETH needed for gas - Limit and TWAP orders - Swap & Send functionality - Upcoming Swap & Bridge feature **How it works:** CoW Protocol's solver network competes to find the best prices across DEXs while protecting users from MEV attacks. **Expanded Aave integration** also launched, powering more DeFi operations: - Collateral swaps - Repay-with-collateral transactions - Debt swapping All operations are **gas-optimized and MEV-protected**. The integration uses intent-based transactions - users specify what they want, and solvers find the optimal execution path. **Benefits include:** - Solver-routed execution for better prices - Shared liquidity across $10B+ monthly volume - Simplified user experience with fewer approvals Try CoW Swap on Linea: [swap.cow.fi](https://swap.cow.fi/#/59144/swap/WETH/0x176211869cA2b568f2A7D4EE941E073a821EE1ff) Learn more about the Aave integration: [aave.com/blog/aave-cow-swap](https://aave.com/blog/aave-cow-swap)

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 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!

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.