Uniswap Governance Approves UNIfication Proposal With Near Unanimous Support
- Uniswap activated a fee system that burns UNI tokens as trading activity across the protocol continues to grow.
- Governance approval shows strong holder alignment around linking protocol usage directly to long term UNI supply reduction.
- Operational changes centralize Uniswap governance and funding while supporting sustainable development across the ecosystem.
Uniswap governance approved the UNIfication proposal, reshaping the protocol’s economic structure and token supply mechanics. The vote closed Thursday with near-unanimous support across participating wallets.
Governance records show 99.9% approval, signaling strong alignment among major and small holders. More than 125 million UNI supported the proposal, while opposition remained negligible. The decision activates long-planned changes after years of internal debate and regulatory caution.
Governance Vote Signals Structural Shift
The UNIfication proposal introduces a protocol fee switch that changes how trading fees move through Uniswap. Previously, liquidity providers received all trading fees generated on the platform. Under the new system, the protocol now captures a portion of those fees. The protocol directs captured fees toward ongoing UNI token burns. Earlier in November, Uniswap announced plans to cut UNI supply by 16% through a new burn and fee activation system.
As a result, total UNI supply will decline gradually over time. This design links platform activity directly to supply reduction. Higher trading volumes now translate into higher token burn rates. In addition, Unichain net sequencer fees will feed the same burn process. This mechanism extends deflationary pressure beyond trading alone.
Token Economics Tie Usage to Supply
The proposal establishes a clear economic feedback loop within the protocol. Increased usage now reduces circulating UNI rather than only boosting liquidity yields. This approach shifts long-term value considerations toward protocol growth metrics. Moreover, Uniswap plans a one-time burn after a mandatory two-day timelock.
The burn will remove 100 million UNI from circulation. This figure reflects an estimate of burns that might have occurred since UNI launched. The action immediately reduces supply while signaling long-term commitment to the model. Governance expects future burns to follow organic usage rather than fixed schedules.
Operations and Legal Structure Consolidated
UNIfication also restructures Uniswap’s internal operations. The responsibilities of the Uniswap Foundation will shift to Uniswap Labs. The shift moves the decision-making and implementation into the hands of a single organization. At the same time, Uniswap Labs will remove fees from its interface, wallet, and API services.
The proposal also establishes a recurring growth budget funded directly by UNI. That budget supports infrastructure, research, and ecosystem development. Importantly, the governance package aligns Uniswap Labs, the Foundation, and on-chain governance under Wyoming’s DUNA legal framework. This alignment aims to reduce operational friction and legal ambiguity. Moreover, the Uniswap Foundation proposed establishing a new legal entity called DUNI.
Market Context and Broader Implications
Several large governance participants supported the proposal, reflecting coordinated institutional backing. The vote follows prolonged regulatory scrutiny across decentralized finance markets. Uniswap argued that regulatory conditions have stabilized enough to enable protocol-level value capture.
Market data shows UNI trading at $5.92 late Thursday. The token gained nearly 19% over the past week. Meanwhile, Uniswap generated more than $1.05 billion in fees this year. That revenue scale now feeds directly into the revised economic model. The approval positions Uniswap to operate with clearer incentives and tighter structural integration.
