Uniswap Reports $95 Million in Assets Amid Bancor Patent Lawsuit

Uniswap Foundation has announced its Q1 2025 financial report, showing a strong financial position with approximately 95 million USD in assets

Uniswap also holds 67% market share among decentralized exchanges (DEX) on Ethereum. However, its momentum is facing new legal challenges, as rival protocol Bancor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit, increasing tension in the Automated Market Maker (AMM) space.

Stable Financial Position

As of March 31, 2025, Uniswap Foundation has allocated 115.1 million USD for distribution and operational activities, ensuring sustainability until January 2027. The report shows that Uniswap holds 53.4 million USD in cash and stablecoins, 15.8 million UNI tokens, and 257 ETH, with total assets valued at around 95 million USD.

Notably, Uniswap has staked 5 million UNI tokens to borrow 29 million USD through a USD liquidity-secured financial instrument without significantly impacting the market, while protecting collateral assets and maintaining price appreciation potential.

This financial stability aligns with Uniswap's dominance in the Ethereum DEX market. On-chain data shows the total volume on Ethereum DEXs in seven days is 16 billion USD. Uniswap holds over 67.6% market share, with a weekly trading volume of 10 billion USD.

Previously, as BeInCrypto reported, Uniswap has surpassed 3 trillion USD in total trading volume, processing over 3.6 billion USD in daily transactions and capturing 24% of global DEX volume.

This indicates Uniswap is the top choice for individual traders and a reliable platform for institutions, thanks to high liquidity and user-friendly interface. This development also reflects the trend of investors returning to DeFi, especially in the context of ETH and altcoin prices strongly recovering in mid-2025.

Legal Challenges

After the lawsuit with SEC, Uniswap recently faced legal challenges from Bancor, a competitor in the Automated Market Maker (AMM) space. Bancor has sued Uniswap, alleging patent infringement and claiming Uniswap used their technology without permission.

"As innovators and inventors, protecting our intellectual property is fundamental to the health of our ecosystem. If companies like Uniswap can act unchecked, we fear this will hinder innovation across the industry, harming all DeFi participants." Mark Richardson, Project Lead at Bancor, commented.

In response, Uniswap has rejected the allegations, calling it a costly distraction and committing to defending its interests. This lawsuit could impact Uniswap's reputation and incur legal costs, but with its financial resources, the organization is well-equipped to navigate these challenges and continue growing.

Despite these challenges, Uniswap continues to consolidate its leadership position in the DeFi space. Its 67% market share on Ethereum DEXs is a strong result for the platform's appeal. However, to maintain its position, Uniswap must effectively navigate legal issues, the launch of Unichain L2, and increasing competition from rivals like PancakeSwap and Curve Finance.