Uniswap's long-awaited protocol token, UNI, is now live!
UNI Contract Address: 0x1f9840a85d5aF5bf1D1762F925BDADdC4201F984
Key Distribution Details
60% of initial UNI supply allocated to Uniswap community members
- 15% (of total supply) reserved for historic users
- Available via 4 liquidity pools initially, expandable after 30-day governance period
👉 Discover how to claim your UNI tokens
Uniswap's Growth Metrics (First 2 Years)
- $20B+ trading volume across 250,000+ unique addresses
- $1B+ liquidity** from 49,000+ providers, generating **$56M fees
- Foundational DeFi infrastructure integrated across hundreds of apps
UNI Token Allocation (10 Billion Initial Supply)
| Recipient | Percentage | UNI Amount | Vesting Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniswap Community | 60.00% | 600,000,000 UNI | 4 years |
| Team Members | 21.51% | 215,101,000 UNI | 4-year gradual |
| Investors | 17.80% | 178,000,000 UNI | 4-year gradual |
| Advisors | 0.069% | 6,899,000 UNI | 4-year gradual |
Post-4 Years: 2% annual inflation to incentivize ongoing participation.
Community Treasury & Governance
430M UNI (43%) reserved for:
- Contributor grants
- Liquidity mining programs
- Community initiatives
Governance Activation: October 18, 2020 (UTC)
👉 Learn about UNI voting power
Initial Liquidity Mining Pools (Sept 18 - Nov 17, 2020)
| Pool | Daily Distribution | Per Block |
|---|---|---|
| ETH/USDT | 83,333.33 UNI | 54 UNI |
| ETH/USD | 83,333.33 UNI | 54 UNI |
| ETH/DAI | 83,333.33 UNI | 54 UNI |
| ETH/WBTC | 83,333.33 UNI | 54 UNI |
No lock-up period for mined UNI.
UNI Governance Powers
- Protocol fee control
- ETH ENS management
- Default token listings
- SOCKS liquidity oversight
Key Parameters:
- 1% supply required to propose governance
- 4% quorum threshold
- 7-day voting period
- 2-day execution delay
FAQ
How do I claim UNI as a historic user?
Eligible users could claim their 15% allocation through the Uniswap interface during the initial distribution period.
What's UNI's inflation rate after 4 years?
2% annually to sustain community incentives.
Can team members vote on proposals?
While they hold tokens, the team has committed to non-interference in governance, potentially delegating votes to neutral parties.
Disclaimer: This content is adapted from Uniswap's official documentation and does not constitute financial advice.