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Uniswap operates using open-source software on [[blockchain]] networks, and allows users to exchange cryptocurrencies directly from their wallets. Governance of the protocol is managed by holders of its native governance token, UNI, which was introduced in 2020 and distributed retroactively to early users. While UNI is used to vote on protocol upgrades and changes, it is not required to use the platform.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Crypto Confidential |title=Stimulus Checks From A Crypto Exchange; Bitcoin Rebound |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/cryptoconfidential/2020/09/20/stimulus-checks-from-a-crypto-exchange-bitcoin-rebound/?sh=2f66301178d5 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> |
Uniswap operates using open-source software on [[blockchain]] networks, and allows users to exchange cryptocurrencies directly from their wallets. Governance of the protocol is managed by holders of its native governance token, UNI, which was introduced in 2020 and distributed retroactively to early users. While UNI is used to vote on protocol upgrades and changes, it is not required to use the platform.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Crypto Confidential |title=Stimulus Checks From A Crypto Exchange; Bitcoin Rebound |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/cryptoconfidential/2020/09/20/stimulus-checks-from-a-crypto-exchange-bitcoin-rebound/?sh=2f66301178d5 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> |
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that uses a set of automatedto create liquidity pools for the execution of trades. It is an [[open source]] project and falls into the category of a because it uses smart contracts to facilitate trades instead of a |
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