About
Uniswap Labs

Who we are

Our History

In 2018, Hayden Adams created the Uniswap Protocol, a decentralized protocol that introduced a new way to exchange value online. By using Automated Market Makers (AMMs), the protocol enabled peer-to-peer trading of digital assets without the need for intermediaries or any central authority. To date, the Uniswap Protocol has processed over $3 trillion in trading volume.

The Future of Finance is Now

Uniswap Labs is headquartered in New York City and contributes to the ongoing development of the Uniswap Protocol as well as building products that help millions of users access DeFi simply and securely. This includes the Uniswap Web App and Wallet, as well as crypto infrastructure like the Uniswap Trading API and Unichain.

The Uniswap Protocol is governed by Uniswap Governance, led by UNI token holders and stewarded by the Uniswap Foundation, an independent 501(c)(4) nonprofit.

Why It Matters

Decentralized Finance

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) makes financial tools open to anyone. It removes gatekeepers, lowers barriers, and gives people more control over their assets. With just a wallet and an internet connection, users can swap tokens, lend, borrow, or build – on their own terms.

Because it runs on public infrastructure, DeFi is always on and fully transparent. It operates 24/7/365.

DeFi can unlock new ways for businesses to grow, for builders to innovate, and for individuals to access financial tools that were once out of reach. With regulatory clarity and the right guardrails in place, it has the potential to strengthen the global economy and support a more inclusive financial system.

As the infrastructure continues to evolve, DeFi can also help the U.S. lead in shaping the next era of finance, grounded in transparency, openness, and opportunity.

To learn more about DeFi including what it is and why it matters visit: What is Decentralized Finance.