UNI token
Overview
UNI is the native governance token of the Uniswap decentralized exchange protocol on Ethereum. UNI holders can vote on protocol upgrades, fee structures, and other governance proposals. The token was initially distributed to past users of the protocol via an airdrop.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, UNI connects to 14 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Uniswap V3, Uniswap.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 14 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Ethereum | 95% |
supports_token | Uniswap V3 | 95% |
issued_by | Uniswap | 95% |
governs | Uniswap | 95% |
supports_token | Uniswap V4 | 95% |
supports_token | Uniswap V2 | 95% |
supports_token | UniswapX | 95% |
supports_token | Uniswap DAO | 95% |
supports_token | Uniswap DAO | 95% |
burns | Uniswap UNIfication Proposal | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
What is UNI?
UNI is the governance token of the Uniswap protocol, a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Ethereum blockchain. It was created to enable community governance over the protocol's parameters and future development.
How is UNI used for governance?
UNI holders can delegate their voting power or vote directly on Uniswap Improvement Proposals (UNIPs), which determine changes such as fee tiers, token listings, and treasury allocations.
What are the main utilities of UNI beyond governance?
Beyond governance, UNI has no other inherent utility such as revenue sharing or staking rewards. However, it has been used as a medium for community participation and as a speculative asset.
What is UNI connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, UNI is linked to 14 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Uniswap V3, Uniswap.
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