Uniswap, the largest and first-ever decentralized exchange, launched in 2018, has just made a big move. The platform has submitted its first governance proposal called “UNIfication,” introduced by founder Hayden Adams aims to activate protocol fees and use them to burn UNI tokens.

Following this announcement, UNI’s price surged nearly 40%, touching a day high of $10.

Uniswap UNIfication Proposal 

Uniswap founder Adams has proposed a major upgrade called UNIfication, aiming to activate protocol fees for the first time and introduce a UNI-burning system. The plan seeks to reward both liquidity providers and token holders while turning Uniswap into a self-sustaining ecosystem.

The proposal also suggests burning 100 million UNI from the treasury as a retroactive burn, representing tokens that could have been burned if fees had existed earlier.

Additionally, Uniswap plans to launch Protocol Fee Discount Auctions, allowing users and LPs to bid for fee-free trading periods, adding more utility and engagement to the platform.

Uniswap Massive Buyback Plan

Adding depth to the conversation, MegaETH Labs member BREAD estimated the potential impact of the proposal. If Uniswap adjusts its 0.3% trading fee by allocating 0.25% to LPs and 0.05% to UNI buybacks, it could generate around $38 million in monthly UNI buybacks, based on $2.8 billion in annualized fee revenue.

This would place Uniswap’s projected buyback strength above PUMP’s $35 million and just below HYPE’s $95 million, making it one of the most profitable decentralized projects today.

This proposal goes beyond just numbers, it marks a big step forward for Uniswap’s governance model. It shows that decentralized protocols can run smoothly while benefiting both users and investors.

If approved, UNIFication could lay the groundwork for long-term value growth, possibly making UNI one of the most deflationary assets in DeFi.

The proposal still awaits community approval, with a 22-day process that includes comments, voting, and final execution.

Uniswap UNI Token Jump 30% 

Uniswap’s native token, UNI, soared nearly 40% after the UNIfication proposal, hitting a two-month high of around $8.81. Meanwhile, the RSI has also climbed above 74, signaling strong buying momentum.

Analysts expect a bullish outlook, with the next resistance near $12, though a short pullback to around $8 could occur before the next rally.

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