What is UNI

1. Project Introduction
Uniswap (UNI) is one of the largest and most trusted decentralized exchanges (DEXs), having processed over $2.5 trillion in trading volume. Utilizing the Automated Market Maker (AMM) model, it facilitates token swaps on Ethereum and other EVM-compatible networks. The upcoming Uniswap V4 promises more efficient trading, lower fees, and greater customizability, giving users enhanced control over liquidity within a decentralized framework while reducing costs. From the basic swap model of V2 to concentrated liquidity in V3, and now to V4, Uniswap continues to lead innovation in the DeFi space.
Summary: Uniswap is a core innovator in DeFi, improving trading efficiency through concentrated liquidity and advanced customization. Its permissionless model enables global users to trade and provide liquidity without intermediaries.
2. Team & Investment Info
Team:
Hayden Adams, Founder (2018), former Siemens engineer and Ethereum developer, founder of Ethereum Programming Services LLC.
Mary Catherine (MC) Lader, COO of Uniswap Labs, oversees development, strategy, and operations; former executive at BlackRock and Goldman Sachs; holds dual degrees from Harvard Law and Business Schools.
Marvin Ammori, Chief Legal Officer, Harvard Law PhD.
Katherine Minarik, Chief Legal Officer, previously VP of Legal at Coinbase, alumna of the University of Pennsylvania and the London School of Economics.
Funding:
April 2019: $1M seed round led by Paradigm, valuing the project at $45M.
August 2020: $11M Series A led by a16z, with participation from USV, Paradigm, and Variant.
October 2022: $165M Series B led by Polychain Capital, with participation from a16z, Paradigm, and others; valuation reached $1.66B.
X: https://x.com/Uniswap
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/uniswap
Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/Uniswap
4. Token Info
Token Symbol: UNI
Total Supply: 1,000,000,000
Token Type: EFC-20
Issuance/Burn Mechanism: Fixed supply
Contract Address: 0x1f9840a85d5af5bf1d1762f925bdaddc4201f984
Token Distribution:
Uniswap Community: 60%
Team and future employees: 21.51% (4-year vesting)
Investors: 17.80% (4-year vesting)
Advisors: 0.69% (4-year vesting)
5. Related Links
Official Website: https://uniswap.org/
GitHub: https://github.com/Uniswap
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniswaporg/
Other Info: https://blog.uniswap.org/