Ethereum News Today: Uniswap Foundation Launches Angstrom DEX to Mitigate MEV Risks with Built-In Protections

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Friday, Jul 25, 2025 1:12 pm ET1min read
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- Uniswap Foundation launches Angstrom DEX to mitigate MEV risks via built-in protections for swaps and liquidity providers.

- Developed by Sorella Labs with $7.5M seed funding, it integrates with Uniswap v4 to enhance Ethereum security and DeFi innovation.

- Angstrom’s MEV-resistant architecture aims to optimize trade execution and reduce exploitative front-running, potentially boosting TVL on compatible DEXs.

- Despite Ethereum’s volatility, the DEX’s focus on trustless protocols could stabilize user activity, though success depends on adoption and competition from tools like Flashbots.

The

Uniswap
Foundation has announced the launch of Angstrom, a decentralized exchange (DEX) designed to mitigate Miner Extractable Value (MEV) risks through built-in protections for token swaps and liquidity providers [1]. Developed by Sorella Labs and supported by the Uniswap Foundation’s v4 Hook Design Lab, Angstrom aims to enhance security for
Ethereum
users while advancing decentralized finance (DeFi) innovation [1]. The project received $7.5 million in seed funding in August 2024 from investors including Paradigm and Uniswap Ventures, with testnet deployment initially planned for Q1 2025 [2].

Angstrom’s MEV-resistant architecture addresses vulnerabilities in Ethereum’s transaction ordering, a persistent challenge in decentralized markets. By integrating with Uniswap v4’s modular design, the platform seeks to improve trading efficiency and user trust, potentially reshaping Ethereum’s DeFi landscape. Researchers highlight Angstrom’s uniform pricing mechanism as a key differentiator, with simulations expected to demonstrate its effectiveness in optimizing trade execution compared to existing platforms [1]. The launch follows historical trends where MEV mitigation initiatives have correlated with increased Total Value Locked (TVL) on compatible DEXs [2].

Market implications remain speculative but significant. Ethereum’s recent price movement—a 1.38% decline in the last 24 hours despite a 101.98% 90-day gain—reflects broader volatility, though analysts note Angstrom’s adoption could stabilize user activity by reducing exploitative front-running [2]. The DEX’s focus on security aligns with growing demand for trustless protocols, potentially accelerating Ethereum’s shift toward permissionless, censorship-resistant trading environments [1].

Industry observers caution that Angstrom’s success depends on user adoption and technical execution. While the Uniswap Foundation’s backing provides credibility, the platform faces competition from established MEV-resistant tools like Flashbots. However, its seamless integration with Uniswap v4 and native protection features position it as a critical player in the evolving DeFi ecosystem [1].

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[1] [title1] [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6883b80a62f2b72c5479b3a8/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6883b80a62f2b72c5479b3a8/)

[2] [title2] [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6883b80a62f2b72c5479b3a8/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/6883b80a62f2b72c5479b3a8/)