Uniswap Foundation

We are the Uniswap Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 2022 with a clear and focused mission: to support the growth, decentralization, and sustainability of the Uniswap Protocol and its vibrant ecosystem. Our journey began as an evolution of the Uniswap Grants Program (UGP), a community-led initiative that demonstrated the immense potential of funding projects to enhance the protocol. After a proposal to create a more formal entity received overwhelming support from the Uniswap community, we were formed to take this work to the next level. Our core belief is in a more open and fair financial system, and we see the Uniswap Protocol as the fundamental infrastructure for digital value transfer on the internet. We are here to serve the expansive community of developers, researchers, governance participants, and users who are collectively building the future of decentralized finance (DeFi).

Our work is structured around three main pillars. First, we focus on Growth and Innovation by providing financial grants and other resources to individuals and teams building new tools, applications, and infrastructure on top of Uniswap. We actively seek out and fund high-impact projects that push the boundaries of what's possible in DeFi. Second, we are dedicated to Stewardship and Governance. We aim to reduce friction in the governance process, making it easier for the community to participate in key decisions and to manage the protocol's treasury effectively. We act as a protocol advocate, ensuring its long-term health and decentralization. Finally, we are committed to fostering a sustainable and resilient ecosystem. This includes funding security audits, supporting educational initiatives, and organizing events like hackathons to bring builders together. We are not just funding projects; we are investing in the people and ideas that will ensure Uniswap remains a core piece of internet infrastructure for years to come.