Uniswap experienced a setback as its native asset UNI faced a decline of approximately 9% on Friday following the decentralized exchange's decision to delay an important protocol upgrade. Originally, the DEX had scheduled an on-chain vote for Friday to push through a proposal introducing a fee mechanism to incentivize UNI token holders who have staked and delegated their tokens. The upgrade's purpose was to ease the burden on Uniswap Governance and preserve the protocol's impartiality. However, a stakeholder highlighted a critical issue necessitating further scrutiny, prompting the Uniswap Foundation to postpone the vote. The Foundation acknowledged the unforeseen nature of the delay and pledged to update the community on any significant developments when more clarity is obtained.
Uniswap's Native Asset UNI Price Dip Due to Delay in Protocol Upgrade

by Giorgi Kostiuk
2 years ago

Other news
Stablecoin Growth on Solana Enhances DeFi and Payment Applications

The growth of stablecoins on Solana is expected to enhance DeFi lending markets and payment applications.

Importance of Validator Voting in XRPL Governance

Validator voting is crucial for determining the activation of proposed amendments in the XRP Ledger, impacting long-term network development.

XRP Ledger Approaches Key Validator Voting Window

The XRP Ledger is approaching a critical deadline for validator voting on proposed protocol amendments that could influence future network features.

Solana's Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $15 Billion

Solana's stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed $15 billion, marking a significant milestone in the network's liquidity growth.

Anchorage Introduces Native TRX Staking for Institutions

Anchorage Digital has launched a new service for institutional clients to stake TRX directly from their custody accounts, allowing them to earn rewards from the TRON network without transferring assets out of a regulated environment.

Solana's Alternative Stablecoin Supply Hits 481 Billion

Solana's alternative stablecoin supply has reached 481 billion, indicating a diversification of liquidity on the network.

Be the first to know about crypto news every day
Get crypto analysis, news and updates right to your inbox! Sign up here so you don’t miss a single newsletter