Key Takeaways:
- Uniswap proposes “UNIfication” to merge governance and tokenomics.
- 100M UNI retroactive token burn planned via new fee mechanisms.
- Labs and Foundation unite under one five-member leadership board.
- Long-term ecosystem funding set at 20M UNI annually from 2026.
Uniswap Unveils “UNIfication” to Reinvent Governance and Tokenomics
Uniswap has announced a sweeping governance and structural overhaul under a new initiative called UNIfication, aiming to merge its governance, tokenomics, and ecosystem strategy under one unified framework. The plan marks one of the most transformative moves in the decentralized exchange’s history, aligning Uniswap Labs and the Uniswap Foundation under a single five-member leadership board.
The proposal, published on November 11 following a brief accidental leak a day earlier, signals a fundamental shift in how Uniswap will operate — from revenue allocation to long-term ecosystem funding.
100 Million UNI Burn and Fee Activation
Central to UNIfication is the activation of protocol fees and the introduction of a major UNI token burn mechanism. The proposal suggests a retroactive burn of 100 million UNI — representing what could have been burned had fees existed since Uniswap’s launch.
Additionally, trading fees from Uniswap’s Layer-2 network, Unichain, will feed into the new burn system, further tightening token supply. The plan also introduces Protocol Fee Discount Auctions, allowing traders to bid for lower fees while maximizing extractable value — a move expected to drive greater participation and deflationary pressure on UNI.
Unified Leadership and Strategic Overhaul
Under the new structure, Uniswap Labs and the Uniswap Foundation will operate as one entity. The five-member board includes founder Hayden Adams, Devin Walsh, Ken Ng, Callil Capuozzo, and Hart Lambur, marking a rare fusion of operational and governance roles within a DAO framework.
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The project will also end monetization of its main products — including the Uniswap interface, wallet, and API — to ensure all value flows directly to UNI token holders. From 2026, governance will allocate 20 million UNI annually to fund long-term ecosystem growth, distributed quarterly.
Toward a Simplified and Sustainable Future
If approved by the DAO, UNIfication will represent the largest governance and tokenomics reform since UNI’s 2020 debut. The initiative aims to make Uniswap the primary exchange for tokenized assets, foster transparency, and align all economic incentives with community interests.
By merging governance and introducing a clear revenue-burning system, Uniswap positions itself for sustainable, decentralized growth — and sets a powerful precedent for future DAO-led innovation.
