About Uniswap LabsLaunch AppOur HistoryDecentralized FinanceLatest BlogBrand KitJoin usAboutUniswap LabsWho we areOur HistoryIn 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 NowUniswap 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 MattersDecentralized FinanceDecentralized 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.Latest from our blogBrand KitBelow you can download the official Uniswap Labs logos, Unichain logo, and executive imagery.Uniswap Labs Brand KitDownload official Uniswap Labs logos and brand guideline.Download brand kitUnichain Brand KitDownload official Uniswap Labs logos and brand guideline.Download brand kitJoin us in shaping thefuture of financeView Open RolesBiz OpsFinanceFinanceDesignTopicsProtocolsCompanyProductsResearchUnichainBasicsProductsUniswap AppWalletDocumentationCompanyAbout usCareersBrand AssetsTerms & PrivacyTrademark PolicyNeed Help?Help CenterContact Us© 2025 Uniswap Labs, 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., Start Here! Getting Started with the Uniswap Wallet The Uniswap Wallet is now available to all iOS and Android users! Visit wallet.uniswap.org to download the Uniswap Wa Getting Started with the Uniswap Extension Everyone now has access to the Uniswap Extension. Here's how to get started: Download and install the Uniswap Exten.