Uniswap News Today: Uniswap's UNIfication Launches a New Era of DeFi Leadership for the Next Decade

Uniswap (UNI) is on the verge of a major governance breakthrough as its "UNIfication" fee switch proposal is set to enter the snapshot voting stage tomorrow, sparking excitement throughout the decentralized finance (DeFi) community. The initiative, introduced by founder Hayden Adams, proposes the addition of protocol fees, a token burn worth $842 million, and a targeted buyback strategy aimed at reshaping

from a passive governance token into a deflationary asset that generates yield . This represents Uniswap’s most substantial update since the token’s debut in 2020, fueling a surge in UNI’s value of more than 63% over the past week, before settling near $8.57.

According to the proposal, 0.3% of all trading volume will be distributed, with 0.25% going to liquidity providers and 0.05% allocated to a UNI buyback fund, ensuring ongoing demand for the token. With annualized trading volumes surpassing $1 trillion,

, or about $450 million each year. On-chain analytics from Santiment indicate that large holders are accumulating more UNI and that the amount of UNI held off exchanges is steadily rising, reflecting growing confidence among long-term investors. , while if protocol fees remain in effect.

Beyond its impact on token economics, the UNIfication proposal brings together

Labs, the Uniswap Foundation, and the Unichain L2 network into a unified ecosystem. The plan removes interface fees, and provides compensation for governance delegates, further professionalizing Uniswap’s governance structure. Adams described the proposal as a cultural transformation, stating, "Uniswap has the potential to become the leading global platform for token trading. This marks the end of a restrictive era and the beginning of a new decade for Uniswap."

. Other DeFi tokens such as , Synthetix, and have also attracted renewed attention as traders speculate on a possible shift in how protocol-owned liquidity and value are managed. At the same time, , a permissionless mechanism to help launch liquidity and set fair prices for new tokens on Uniswap v4. Built in partnership with Aztec, the CCA includes a ZK Passport feature for private participation in auctions and automatically deposits proceeds into Uniswap v4 pools at the final auction price.

, with the token trading above $7.86 on Thursday, down from its peak of $9.34. However, Santiment’s Supply Distribution data points to continued bullish sentiment, as large holders accumulate more UNI and interest in derivatives grows. , as demonstrated by a "mysterious whale" who closed a 25x leveraged long position at a $2.76 million loss, highlighting the dangers of leveraged trading in a volatile environment.

With UNI gaining over 66% this week and the community awaiting a governance decision, Uniswap is well-positioned to reclaim its status as the leading decentralized exchange in the crypto space. The UNIfication proposal, together with the CCA rollout, signals a decisive move toward more robust governance and liquidity solutions, setting the stage for Uniswap to lead the next phase of DeFi innovation.