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Devin Walsh on Operating the Uniswap Foundation (EP.470)
Nov 6, 2023
Devin Walsh, executive director of the Uniswap Foundation, discusses setting up the foundation, the role in growing the Uniswap ecosystem, and supporting developers and researchers. They explore the evolution of the grants program, the benefits and challenges of a public foundation, and the importance of sustainable business models for building on open-source public goods.
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Quick takeaways
- The Uniswap Foundation plays a crucial role in the ecosystem by focusing on governance, support, coordination, and educational resources to empower developers and ensure efficient communication and decision-making.
- Uniswap v4 introduces hooks that allow for more customization and innovation, enabling developers to improve liquidity pool profitability, mitigate risk, and introduce new types of curves for stable coins.
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The Role of Uniswap Foundation in the Ecosystem
The Uniswap Foundation, headed by Devin Walsh, plays a crucial role in the Uniswap ecosystem. The foundation focuses on governance and acts as a liaison between stakeholders such as proposers, delegates, and builders. They provide support, coordination, and educational resources to ensure efficient communication and informed decision-making within the ecosystem. The foundation also supports the growth and sustainability of the Uniswap ecosystem by funding grants for developers, researchers, and innovators. Their goal is to empower developers to build on Uniswap and create applications that leverage its liquidity while providing public goods to the ecosystem.
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