Uniswap Foundation proposal gets mixed reaction over $74M price tag

Uniswap Foundation proposal gets mixed reaction over $74M price tag

The largest DEX in the world could be supported by a new $74 million foundation if a new proposal from two community members passes a vote later this month. The Uniswap Labs community has already begun mulling over a new proposal that would form a Uniswap Foundation based in the United States (U.S.), but first, it's going to cost $74 million.The proposal has garnered mixed feedback from the community so far, with many praising the foundation’s plans to support and expand the Uniswap ecosystem, while others have balked at its hefty price tag. The Aug. 5 proposal was put forth by Uniswap....


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