Uniswap (UNI) is the governance token of the Uniswap protocol, the largest decentralized exchange by trading volume. Uniswap V4 introduced “hooks” and a singleton architecture, materially expanding what kinds of AMM markets can be built on top of the protocol.
Why it’s tracked here
UNI sentiment is the canonical read on DEX-segment health. The token has historically been a focal point of fee-switch debate — whether or not the protocol should turn on a value-accruing fee to UNI holders.
What moves social signal
- Fee-switch governance proposals.
- V4 hook deployments and ecosystem expansion.
- Uniswap Labs litigation and regulatory developments.
- UniswapX and intent-based trading development.
Research only — not financial advice.