Uniswap launches Unichain mainnet

On February 11, 2025 – Uniswap Labs has officially launched Unichain mainnet, a cutting-edge blockchain designed to enhance decentralized finance (DeFi) with lower fees, faster transactions, and seamless interoperability.

Unichain on X: "Unichain mainnet is live ✨ ✸ Fast with low fees ✸ Built for cross-chain liquidity ✸ Prioritizes decentralization from day one You can now deploy DeFi apps, launch tokens, swap, provide liquidity, and more.

Following a highly successful testnet phase—where over 95 million transactions and 14.7 million smart contracts were deployed in just four months—Unichain is now live and ready for adoption.

The blockchain has already attracted nearly 100 major crypto projects and protocols, including Uniswap, Circle, Coinbase, Lido, and Morpho, many of which are launching today, with others set to roll out in the coming weeks.

Unichain is a new blockchain designed for decentralized finance (DeFi). It offers lower fees, faster transactions, and smooth connections with other blockchains.

Big names in crypto, like Uniswap, Circle, Coinbase, and Lido, are already building on Unichain. Many apps are available now, and more will launch soon.

What Can You Do on Unichain?

For Developers:

• Deploy Apps – Use Unichain’s tools to build DeFi applications.
• Create Custom Features – Use Uniswap v4’s "hooks" to create custom trading logic.
• Work with Stablecoins – Integrate USDC and CCTP into your apps.

For Users:

• Move Your Crypto – Transfer assets to Unichain using Uniswap, Coinbase, or other platforms.
• Launch Tokens – Easily create your own token on Unichain.
• Try New Apps – More DeFi apps are coming soon—keep an eye on the Unichain ecosystem.
• Trade and Earn – Use Uniswap v2, v3, and v4 for swapping and providing liquidity.

Why is Unichain Special?

Unichain is decentralized from day one, anyone can help secure the network by running a node.

It has smooth cross-chain transactions, Unichain makes it easy to send crypto across different blockchains.

It’s fast and affordable. Unichain’s transactions are 95% cheaper than Ethereum and it takes just 1 second to process a transaction.

Soon, upgrades will make Unichain even faster, with block times as low as 250 milliseconds.

Unichain is the future of DeFi. If you trade crypto, you can start using Unichain with Uniswap now.