Uniswap Labs has officially rolled out Uniswap V4, bringing major upgrades to its decentralized exchange (DEX) and reshaping the future of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Uniswap V4 introduces customizable “hooks”, allowing developers to fine-tune swaps, fees, and liquidity provider (LP) positions like never before. With this upgrade, Uniswap cements itself as a developer-friendly DeFi platform, fostering deeper liquidity and more efficient trading.
Key Enhancements in Uniswap V4
- Hooks for Custom Swaps – Developers can build tailor-made trading features, expanding the possibilities of automated strategies and liquidity pools.
- Massive Gas Savings – Pool creation costs have dropped by 99.99%, while multi-hop swaps are now significantly cheaper.
- Expanded Network Support – Uniswap V4 is now available on Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, OP Mainnet, Base, BNB Chain, Blast, World Chain, Avalanche, and Zora Network.
Since its inception, Uniswap has processed over $2.75 trillion in trading volume without a single hack, maintaining its reputation as DeFi’s leading DEX. With V4, Uniswap aims to further lower barriers for liquidity providers and traders while unlocking next-level innovation in on-chain trading.
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