What is CowSwap?
CowSwap is a revolutionary decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator that protects users from Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) while providing the best possible trade execution across multiple liquidity sources. Unlike traditional DEXs, CowSwap offers:
- MEV protection from front-running and sandwich attacks
- Gas-free transactions (meta-transactions)
- Best price execution across all major DEXs
- Batch auctions for optimal price discovery
- Settlement through CoW Protocol (Coincidence of Wants)
By matching trades directly between users when possible (peer-to-peer) and only routing through external DEXs when necessary, CowSwap consistently delivers better prices than any single exchange while protecting users from predatory MEV strategies.
CowSwap Statistics
Since launch, CowSwap has become the preferred trading platform for sophisticated DeFi users who value MEV protection and optimal execution. The protocol consistently ranks #1 in price improvement metrics compared to trading directly on Uniswap or other major DEXs.
Learn About CowSwap
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CowSwap Roadmap
CowSwap continues to innovate with upcoming developments:
- Q3 2023: Multi-chain expansion to Arbitrum and Optimism
- Q4 2023: Limit order functionality
- Q1 2024: Advanced routing for large trades
- Q2 2024: Institutional trading interface
- Ongoing: Continuous MEV protection improvements
The name "CowSwap" comes from the CoW Protocol's concept of "Coincidence of Wants" - where trades can be matched directly between users without needing external liquidity, creating a more efficient trading experience for everyone.