• Official Website: uniswap.org
  • Definition: Uniswap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) for trading Ethereum-based tokens.
  • Category: DeFi, DEX, Token.
  • What It Is: A protocol for automated liquidity provision and token swaps.
  • Function: Enables peer-to-peer trading without intermediaries.
  • Analogy: Think of Uniswap as a vending machine for tokens. You put in one token and get another instantly.
  • Pros: Decentralized, no KYC, strong community.
  • Cons: High gas fees, impermanent loss for liquidity providers.
  • Controversies: Regulatory scrutiny, competition from other DEXs.

This page was last updated on January 28, 2025.