Uniswap (UNI) is the governance token of Uniswap, enabling decentralized decision-making but not directly powering its exchange operations. Launched in 2020, UNI allows holders to vote on protocol proposals and influence its future development. Unlike traditional trading platforms that rely on middlemen, Uniswap allows users to swap digital assets directly from their wallets — no intermediaries, no custodians, just full decentralization.
Created in 2018 by Hayden Adams, Uniswap introduced automated market makers (AMMs), revolutionizing crypto trading by enabling decentralized liquidity provision. Built on Ethereum, it lets anyone provide liquidity, earn fees, and trade in a permissionless, trustless way.
As an ERC-20 token, UNI operates on Ethereum’s blockchain, benefiting from Ethereum’s security and massive DeFi ecosystem.
Uniswap has continued to evolve, with V3 bringing concentrated liquidity, customizable fee tiers, and improved capital efficiency.
Uniswap is already powering some of the biggest DeFi applications and has been integrated into wallets, dApps, and financial services worldwide. It has also gained recognition from top DeFi pioneers and institutional investors.
Uniswap (UNI) is the native token of Uniswap, a decentralized exchange (DEX) that allows users to trade cryptocurrencies without intermediaries. UNI is used for governance, enabling holders to vote on protocol upgrades and decisions within the Uniswap ecosystem.
How many Uniswap (UNI) tokens are there?
Uniswap (UNI) is limited to a maximum supply of 1,000,000,000 tokens. As of December 1, 2025, nearly 629,892,750.27 UNI are currently in circulation. The remaining tokens are reserved for liquidity mining, governance rewards, and ecosystem support.
When did Uniswap (UNI) reach its all-time high?
Uniswap (UNI) achieved its all-time peak of $44.92 on May 3, 2021.
When did the Uniswap protocol launch?
The Uniswap protocol (V1) launched on November 2, 2018, introducing decentralized, automated trading on Ethereum. Later versions improved functionality, with Uniswap V2 launching on May 18, 2020, Uniswap V3 on May 5, 2021, and Uniswap V4 officially launched in early 2025.
How to buy Uniswap (UNI) with a card?
Use your credit or debit card to buy UNI instantly, with Apple Pay and Google Pay as additional options.
For further guidance, visit our Help Center article.
How to buy Uniswap (UNI) with a bank transfer?
You can add funds to your Nexo account using a bank transfer from your local bank. EUR and GBP transfers are usually processed quickly, while USD wires may take up to two business days to appear.
Once your funds are available, go to the Exchange tab in the Nexo app and swap them for UNI.
For more details on purchasing UNI via bank transfer, visit our Help Center article.
What tools can help me with my crypto tax reporting?
We've partnered with Koinly, a leading crypto tax software provider, to help our clients easily track and report their Uniswap (UNI) and other crypto transactions. Through our platform's integration with Koinly, you can seamlessly import your UNI trading history and generate tax reports that align with your local tax requirements.
Check out our guide on how to create a tax report via Koinly.
How does Nexo take care of my Uniswap (UNI)?
The security of your UNI funds is reinforced by our partnerships with top custodians like Ledger Vault and Fireblocks. This helps us maintain a robust and well-diversified custodial infrastructure. In addition, we offer:
Strong 256-bit encryption and fraud monitoring mechanisms, ensuring the integrity of your funds.
ISO/IEC 27001:2013 accredited information management systems.
24/7 Client Care team providing personalized service that goes beyond the standard.