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UNI Overview & Token Details

Discover Uniswap's tokenomics! Learn about UNI's role in governance, liquidity incentives, decentralized swapping, and Ethereum-powered DeFi protocol mechanics.

Ticker
$UNI
Listing Price
$3.61
Total Supply
1,000,000,000
Niche
  • DeFi
TGE Date
2020-09-15
Tier 3
Tokenomics
Economy
Audit
Tokenomics
Audited
Investor
Information

Tokenomics Rating

Rank
#1584
Percentile
Top 81%
8
3
5
Economic Policies
90.29
Investment & Valuation
24.77
Utility & Value Flow
-
Liquidity & Market Making
-
Distribution Fairness
30.67

Tokenomics Structure (Token Supply, Allocation & Vesting Overview)

Allocation Distribution

Pool Name
Percentage
Vesting Information
Untracked45.00%
Team21.51%2.1% at TGE , 1 Month Cliff, 46 Month Linear Vesting
Investors17.80%2.1% at TGE , 1 Month Cliff, 46 Month Linear Vesting
Community Token Distribution15.00%100.0% at TGE
Advisors0.69%2.1% at TGE , 1 Month Cliff, 46 Month Linear Vesting
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Token Allocation Breakdown (Distribution Fairness)

Category Score
30.67out of 100
Percentile
Top 85%

Allocation Distribution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
1
Alerts
1

Distribution Fairness

Token Allocation Benchmarks (vs Top Projects)

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

Deviation Status

Public Sale
-6.3%
Medium
Community
-22.2%
High
Foundation
+24.4%
High
Insiders
+5.0%
Medium
Investors
-0.8%
Low

Token Allocation Deviation Analysis

This section evaluates how Uniswap allocates its token supply compared to leading DeFi projects. It measures deviation across key stakeholder groups and determines whether the allocation aligns with proven benchmarks. The analysis helps assess whether UNI follows a fair and balanced distribution structure or introduces concentration risks.

Overall Deviation Status

High

Token Governance & Power (Distribution Fairness)

Category Score
out of 100
Percentile

Governance Indicators

Highlights
2
Warnings
1
Alerts
2

Token Power

Token Governance Concentration Analysis

This section analyzes who holds actual control over the Uniswap circulating supply year over year, with a focus on early stages where governance risk is highest. It assesses whether the governance power of UNI is centralized or decentralized, and flags any dominance by insiders or investors.

Token Control Status

Launch
Decentralized
Year 1
Decentralized
Year 2
Semi-Centralized
Year 3
Centralized
Year 4
Centralized

Insider Dominance Test

Failed

Investor Dominance Test

Passed

Token Inflation Analysis (Economic & Monetary Policies)

Category Score
97.7out of 100
Percentile
Top 1%

Inflation Indicators

Highlights
3
Warnings
1
Alerts
0

Emission Type

Circulation

Token Inflation (Annual Analysis)

This section analyzes whether UNI token inflation is sustainable over time. We assess how balanced the vesting and unlock schedules are, and evaluate how inflationary pressure may affect long-term token value, circulating supply growth, and investor dilution.

Year 1 Inflation

28.1%

Year 2 Inflation

24.0%

Year 3 Inflation

19.3%

Year 4 Inflation

14.8%

Inflation YoY

Token Unlocks & Emissions (Economic & Monetary Policies)

Category Score
88.39out of 100
Percentile
Top 9%

Supply Shock Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
0

Emission Type

Circulation

Monthly Supply Shocks

Token Unlock & Dilution Events

This section tracks every UNI token unlock and dilution event across the full vesting timeline. We quantify the size and timing of each release, classify dilution risk levels (low, medium, high), and highlight the largest unlock event by date and percentage of total supply. Charts help understand emission pressure and anticipate potential supply shocks.

Supply Shocks Counter

0 Low Risk
0 Mid Risk
0 High Risk

Highest Supply Shock

2.5%
at Month 2

Detailed Information

Investor Dilution Risk (Economic & Monetary Policies)

Category Score
79.25out of 100
Percentile
Top 20%

Risk of Dilution Indicators

Highlights
1
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Token Emission, Float and Circulating Supply Analysis

This section evaluates the circulating supply and emission schedule of UNI, focusing on its initial float at TGE, its dilution profile over time, and how these levels compare with top-performing projects.

Initial Float

15.39%

Best Performer Float

12.34%

Team Float Control

97.6%
Low Control
Mid Control
High Control
At launch, the team controls 97.6% of the circulating supply, reducing the real initial float to 0.37%.

Circulating Token Supply (YoY)

Vesting Release Schedule

Token Valuation & FDV Analysis (Investment & Valuation)

Category Score
24.77out of 100
Percentile
Top 94%

Valuation Indicators

Highlights
0
Warnings
0
Alerts
1

Valuation Comparison

This section compares the tokens valuation and performance to other projects within the same niche. It includes ROI benchmarks from the past year, the last 15 launches, and the top 5 competitors.

Niche ROI (Past Year DeFi)

+24.39%

Niche ROI (Last 15 DeFi)

-9.42%

Project FDV Status

Overvalued
Under
Fairly Valued
Over
Uniswap is listing at 2642.6% higher FDV compared to benchmark listing and current valuation averages.

Valuation Comparison

UNI Tokenomics FAQ – Key Questions About Uniswap

What is the token allocation for UNI?

Uniswap token distribution allocates 1,000,000,000 UNI across 4 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Foundation: 45.00% (Untracked 45.00%)
  • Insiders: 22.20% (Team 21.51%, Advisors 0.69%)
  • Investors: 17.80% (Investors 17.80%)
  • Community: 15.00% (Community Token Distribution 15.00%)

What is the vesting schedule for UNI?

UNI uses variable cliffs and vesting schedules that change depending on the allocation:

  • Untracked: N/A
  • Team: 2.1% at TGE , 1 Month Cliff, 46 Month Linear Vesting
  • Investors: 2.1% at TGE , 1 Month Cliff, 46 Month Linear Vesting
  • Community Token Distribution: 100.0% at TGE
  • Advisors: 2.1% at TGE , 1 Month Cliff, 46 Month Linear Vesting

How many UNI tokens unlock at TGE?

15.8% of the total supply (158,300,000 UNI) is unlocked at TGE, with the tokens split between Community, Insiders, and Investors.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of UNI?

Uniswap has a total supply of 1,000,000,000 UNI, of which 550,000,018 UNI (55% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for UNI?

Total length of the full Uniswap emission schedule is 4 years, with 24.35% released in Year 1, while the remaining 30.65% is released over the following 3 years.

What percentage of UNI is allocated to the community?

15% of the Uniswap supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Community Token Distribution.

What is Uniswap (UNI)?

Uniswap is a leading decentralized exchange protocol and automated market maker (AMM) that revolutionized trading by enabling trustless, peer-to-peer exchanges of assets. Operating on the Ethereum blockchain, Uniswap employs smart contracts to power liquidity pools and facilitate seamless asset swapping without intermediaries. The platform incentivizes users to provide liquidity in its pools, ensuring decentralized and transparent trading. Central to Uniswap's ecosystem is the UNI token, which embodies governance functionality for the protocol. Holders of UNI actively participate in decentralized decision-making processes, including voting on protocol upgrades, fee structures, and liquidity rewards distribution. By empowering the community to govern its roadmap, Uniswap underscores its mission of decentralization and user-driven innovation. The UNI token operates with a capped supply of 1 billion tokens, distributed among community members, team members, investors, and the governance treasury. Its allocation fosters long-term development and aligns incentives for stakeholders. While UNI does not represent equity in Uniswap Labs – the company supporting the protocol – it is a crucial utility token that supports the autonomy of the platform. Key features of Uniswap include its innovative AMM model, which replaced traditional order books with algorithmic pricing mechanisms, and permissionless protocol design, enabling any Ethereum-based token to be traded or listed. As a staple in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, Uniswap remains a pivotal force in enhancing accessibility to digital assets. Investors often view UNI as an indirect way of supporting the broader Uniswap ecosystem. However, prospective investors should perform diligent research and consider the risks associated with digital assets. Uniswap’s fusion of decentralized swapping, liquidity incentives, and community-led governance makes it a cornerstone of DeFi and a pioneer in advancing blockchain-based financial solutions. Explore more at Uniswap’s official platform: [https://uniswap.org/](https://uniswap.org/).

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