The Uniswap Foundation, the organization supporting one of the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, has published its Q1 2025 financial results—highlighting a strong operational and financial position.
Financial Highlights
For Q1 2025, the foundation reported total revenue of $140.3 million. As of March 31, 2025, it holds $53.4 million in cash and stablecoins, in addition to $95 million in token reserves—primarily consisting of 15.8 million UNI and 257 ETH. A further 5 million UNI is held as collateral against a $29 million loan, providing liquidity without selling token holdings.
Grants and Strategic Focus
The foundation has committed $12.4 million in new grant funding, with $9.9 million allocated to long-term, multi-year projects scheduled through 2026–2029. The Uniswap Foundation's grant program is structured around four strategic pillars:
Supporting developers and infrastructure to strengthen DeFi protocols
Enhancing capital efficiency on EVM-compatible chains via liquidity incentives
Building sustainable revenue models and improving governance tools
Empowering ecosystem contributors aligned with the protocol’s long-term growth
Grants are distributed based on performance milestones, allowing recipients to receive up to 100% of the allocated funds upon meeting agreed targets.
Operational Outlook
With current financial reserves, the foundation is funded to operate through January 2027. A total of $33.3 million has been earmarked for operational expenses and employee token compensation, while $115.1 million has been reserved for grant disbursements—$99.8 million of which is projected for 2025–2026.
Future Vision
The Uniswap Foundation remains focused on supporting the broader DeFi ecosy kostem through multichain expansion, liquidity growth, and development support. Its mission is to advance decentralized finance by providing robust infrastructure, sustainable growth strategies, and long-term protocol alignment.
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