Uniswap Plans $35M Token Distribution Following Competitor's Successful Airdrop

Decentralised cryptocurrency exchange (DEX) Uniswap has announced a $35 million distribution of its UNI tokens, following a significant airdrop by competitor Jupiter on the Solana blockchain. Jupiter's recent $630 million token distribution resulted in an 87% increase in its market capitalisation to $3.5 billion.

Market data indicates a surge in "whale" investors beginning to accumulate significant positions in UNI tokens. This accumulation pattern emerged following the Uniswap Foundation's recent protocol development announcements, suggesting increased institutional confidence in the platform's direction.

Hari Sevugan, a spokesperson from Uniswap Labs, explained the strategy: "We're excited to continue rewarding our users while driving adoption across the DeFi ecosystem. The success of airdrops like Jupiter's shows just how powerful community engagement can be, and with Uniswap's $35M AirDrop, we aim to take that impact to the next level V4 will bring to the blockchain realm."

The token distribution coincides with Uniswap's Version 4 protocol deployment, which introduces technical improvements to the platform. Uniswap reports achieving 102% year-over-year growth in 2024, highlighting the platform's expanding user base.

Uniswap has established eligibility criteria for the token distribution, with details available through its official website. The platform emphasises secure access for its existing user base while aiming to attract new participants to its ecosystem.