Ethereum News Today: Uniswap Foundation Launches Angstrom DEX to Mitigate MEV Risks with $7.5M Seed Funding

The Uniswap Foundation has launched Angstrom, a decentralized exchange (DEX) designed to mitigate Miner Extractable Value (MEV) risks on the Ethereum network. Developed by Sorella Labs and incubated within the Uniswap v4 Hook Design Lab, Angstrom introduces a novel framework to protect traders and liquidity providers from exploits such as front-running and block reordering, which have long plagued decentralized finance (DeFi) markets. The platform secured $7.5 million in seed funding led by Paradigm, with plans to deploy its testnet in the first quarter of 2025 [1].

Angstrom’s architecture integrates MEV protection at the protocol level, utilizing a uniform matching engine and internal auction mechanisms to ensure trades execute at agreed prices. This design prevents order leakage and eliminates unexpected slippage caused by arbitrage bots or validator-driven transaction reordering [2]. During the testnet phase, the team aims to calibrate auction parameters to validate the system’s resilience against front-running attacks while maintaining fair trade execution. Yuki Yuminaga, a researcher involved in the project, emphasized that the platform prioritizes empirical testing across multiple protocols to demonstrate its superiority over existing solutions [2].

The initiative aligns with broader efforts to address Ethereum’s transaction-ordering vulnerabilities, a persistent challenge for decentralized markets. Analysts suggest that Angstrom’s native MEV safeguards could reduce hidden costs and execution failures, fostering renewed trust in the Uniswap ecosystem. Early adoption might drive growth in total value locked (TVL) for projects built on Uniswap v4 Hooks, potentially benefiting the UNI token’s value as volume migrates to more secure platforms [2]. The seed funding round, completed in August 2025, underscores institutional confidence in its potential to reshape decentralized trading dynamics.

Industry observers highlight Angstrom’s potential to intensify competition among DEXs, where scalability and security will define market leaders. By minimizing the risk of value extraction, the platform could attract high-volume traders and liquidity providers prioritizing asset safety. However, its success hinges on real-world performance during the testnet phase and broader market adoption post-launch. If Angstrom meets expectations, it may catalyze a shift in Ethereum’s DeFi landscape, encouraging other protocols to adopt similar MEV-mitigation strategies [2].

The Uniswap Foundation’s move reflects a strategic focus on addressing foundational inefficiencies in decentralized markets. By embedding MEV resistance into its architecture, Angstrom aims to set a new benchmark for transparency and efficiency in the DeFi space. As the testnet approaches its 2025 launch, stakeholders will closely monitor its ability to deliver on these promises without compromising Ethereum’s core principles of decentralization [2].

Source: [1] [Uniswap Foundation Launches Angstrom DEX to Mitigate ...] [https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-uniswap-foundation-launches-angstrom-dex-mitigate-mev-risks-built-protections-2507/] [2] [Uniswap Presents Angstrom: New DEX with Native MEV ...] [https://crypto-economy.com/uniswap-presents-angstrom-new-dex-with-native-mev-protection-for-swappers-and-lps/]