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Uniswap (UNI)
DeFi · DEX · UNI · Launched V1 Nov 2018; V4 Q1 2025
A-
Excellent (A-) — Conviction Grade
Uniswap is the dominant decentralized exchange protocol. V4 hooks architecture enables material innovation. SEC dropped enforcement action 2025. Multi-decade founder continuity (Hayden Adams). Token-economic value-capture remains an active governance topic.
89
Composite / 100
Where this grade comes from.
Protocol Security
A
Governance Decentralization
A-
Liquidity
A
Adoption & Utility
A
Regulatory Posture
B+
Key events & disclosures.
- V1 Nov 2018
- V4 hooks architecture Q1 2025
- SEC enforcement dropped 2025
- Multi-decade Hayden Adams continuity
/ Best for
DEX exposure; institutional allocation to the canonical AMM protocol; UNI token governance position.
/ Watch out for
UNI token economic value capture from protocol fees has been governance-debated for years. Verify current fee-switch status.