Uniswap (UNI)

One day, BlackRock buying $UNI and Apollo buying MORPHO will look like obvious key crypto turning point. I say one day, because the market is underpricing these moves. TradFi companies entering crypto not via ETFs but direct token acquisitions is a big deal. They'll likely use tokens for governance allowing them to influence the rules of the infra they use. This matters because 1) governance stops being a pure meme, and 2) it also brings institutional expertise to our onchain world. Most importantly for our bags, it validates that tokens are finally investible. I'm curious if it wasn't Blackrock that actually pushed Uniswap into the UNIfication proposal. This would be a big push for other DAOs with dual equity+token setups to follow Uniswap's lead in order for Tradfi giants to buy their tokens. And this is a catalyst for a new alt season: DAOs with revenue and institutional relevance are now acquisition targets. We've talked about this before yet it's finally happening. This concentration of 1) capital and 2) attention could end the era of money being dispersed into thousands of valueless tokens. The market is finally focusing on assets that institutions can actually value.

idOS Community Weekly Spotlight for week two of February, 2026 is now available for your perusal as quoted below. One more week went by, and we are just 2 weeks away from the start of Uniswap CCA sale commencing 25th February to 5th March. This week @idOS_network published more details about the work she is doing with @billions_ntwk, and how idOS has already verified 65k+ users in her app. idOS team always appreciate community effort with a shout-out from idOS Network X account as seen below 👇

DeFi comeback, My Bullcase for $UNI 💎 #DeFi is having a real comeback going into late 2025 → early 2026. Total TVL hit an ATH of around $237B in Q3 2025 and has remained relatively stable even during broader market pullbacks. This signals a structural shift: DeFi is slowly graduating from “cycle trade” → financial infrastructure. Stablecoins are now doing ~$46T annual onchain volume (yes, payments-rail numbers). Which means usage is shifting from pure speculation → remittance, settlement, real yield strategies. In my POV, this backdrop creates a strong bull case for DeFi projects, especially $UNI. > @BlackRock's tokenized T-bill fund (BUIDL) is now tradable via UniswapX, through @Securitize → effectively giving institutions 24/7 onchain liquidity between $BUIDL shares and stables like USDC > They also acquired an undisclosed amount of $UNI as part of the deal. This marks the first time the firm has directly invested in a DeFi token and integrated with a decentralized protocol. SO WHY I BELIEVE THIS DECISION BY BLACKROCK COULD CHANGE @Uniswap FOREVER? 👇 > TradFi → DeFi bridge: this is what “RWA on rails” actually looks like. Tokenized T-bills being tradable inside DeFi is the blueprint for the wave of institutional flows, with trillions of dollars in value. > Why Uniswap? Deep liquidity + real distribution + UniswapX RFQ-style execution that fits big-ticket flow better than naive AMM routing. > On top of that, @Uniswap has made major internal improvements and may be one of the most undervalued DeFi projects right now. Plus, $UNI isn’t sitting still, the ‘value capture’ chapter is getting written: → Improved Tokenomics: The fee switch was activated in early 2026, enabling UNI buybacks and burns from protocol revenue. Over 100M UNI has already been burned. UNI is no longer just a passive governance token. It now captures real protocol revenue, potentially hundreds of millions of dollars annually, making it structurally deflationary. → DeFi Growth Tailwind: If DeFi TVL trends toward multi-trillion dollars, Uniswap stands to benefit the most with its 15–20% share of global DEX volume. If dominance is maintained, UNI could trade in the $12–18 range in 2026. → Institutional Catalysts: BlackRock sets the precedent, and now you’ve even got Bitwise filing for a spot Uniswap ETF. With a more favorable regulatory backdrop, #DeFi could move into the mainstream, with UNI at the center of that shift. Still, $UNI is effectively the equity of the largest DEX in the world, with real revenue, active token burns, and institutional validation. DeFi is coming back, and I think $UNI is one of the clearest ways to ride that wave.

Fee-charging mobile apps will start to become a bit popular at some point UniSwap Phantom Rabby Sometimes connecting dapps can be cumbersome SWAPs are easier to attract inflows Perps require both that the wallet can't be used and that the user is a trader, so they seem to need a bit more time

$UNI DROPPED -93% FROM ATH: IS THIS THE GENERATIONAL BUY BEFORE 1,500% RALLY? #UNI Is Currently Testing A Multi-Year Descending Channel Support That Has Held Since 2022, A Rare, High-Timeframe, Cycle-Level Structure. The Last Time This Setup Formed, UNI Delivered: 2020: +2,400% (24x From Oct 2020 Lows) 2023 : +400% (4x Rally From Support) 2026: +1,500% (15x Potential)? Current Technical Structure: ✅ Multi-Year Descending Channel Support Holding ✅ Breakdown Strong Support $6 & Now Trading Below Support Zone ✅ Holding The $2.80 Strong Demand Zone (Accumulation zone) ✅ Major Macro Support At $2.80, Invalidated Below ✅ Brutal -93.68% Correction From ATH, Maximum Pain Zone/Discount Zone CryptoPatel Targets: If This Structure Holds: $14/$26/$45 Why Expect 3x–8x From Here? The Current Positioning Suggests Smart Money Accumulation At HTF Support With Asymmetric Upside If Structure Flips. The Longer The Base, The Higher The Space. Based On The Current Cycle, A Move Toward $45 Or Even Higher Could Be On The Cards, Especially With DeFi Narrative Gaining Momentum And Uniswap V4 Development. Disclaimer: This Is A TA, NFA. Markets Are Probabilistic, Not Guaranteed. Always Manage Risk And Do Your Own Research. @Uniswap

🏦🚀 BlackRock Enters DeFi: A Historic Turning Point for Global Finance The line between traditional finance and decentralized finance just blurred — and not by accident. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has officially taken its first major step into DeFi by bringing its $2B tokenized Treasury fund (BUIDL) onto Uniswap’s on-chain trading infrastructure. This is more than an institutional experiment. It’s a signal. A shift. A preview of the financial system being rebuilt in real time. 🌐✨ 📌 What Did BlackRock Actually Do? BlackRock enabled trading for its BUIDL tokenized U.S. Treasury fund on UniswapX, a next-generation DEX settlement protocol. A few key facts: BUIDL is backed by short-term U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents. The token exists on-chain and represents a fully regulated real-world asset (RWA). Trading is enabled through a partnership with Securitize, which handles KYC and compliance. Initially, only whitelisted institutional investors and approved market makers can trade BUIDL through the DeFi rails. It’s a hybrid model — institutional compliance meets decentralized execution. 💡 Why This Matters for the Future of DeFi 1️⃣ Institutional Validation For years, DeFi was dismissed as “experimental.” Now the world’s largest asset manager is routing real products through decentralized infrastructure. This legitimizes DeFi’s technology stack and its potential to power global capital markets. 2️⃣ RWA Tokenization Goes Mainstream Tokenized Treasuries were a niche product in 2022. Today they’re a multi-billion dollar category attracting banks, fintech firms, and now BlackRock. RWAs may become the first trillion-dollar use case for blockchain. 3️⃣ DEX Infrastructure Steps Into the Spotlight Uniswap’s UNI token surged as markets reacted to BlackRock’s announcement. Not because of hype — but because the move demonstrates: DEXs can handle institutional-grade liquidity Automated smart contract settlement reduces costs DeFi infrastructure is maturing rapidly This momentum will attract more institutions searching for 24/7, transparent, efficient execution. 4️⃣ Regulated DeFI Is Becoming the Norm This isn’t “pure DeFI” — it’s regulated DeFI, with guardrails: Whitelisting KYC Controlled access On-chain reporting This hybrid framework allows institutions to enter safely without compromising regulatory obligations. It’s the model we will see replicated across the U.S., UK, EU, and Singapore. 🌍 A New Phase of Digital Finance Begins BlackRock’s decision is not symbolic — it’s strategic. It acknowledges that: On-chain rails are more efficient Tokenization unlocks new liquidity pathways DeFi is no longer a fringe ecosystem Institutional capital is ready to migrate on-chain When the largest player in global finance steps into the arena, others follow. Banks, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds — they’re all watching this play. The next wave of adoption may not come from retail traders… but from institutions onboarding via tokenized assets and decentralized liquidity networks. 🏁 Final Thoughts This moment marks a profound turning point. BlackRock’s entrance into DeFI signals the beginning of institutional on-chain finance at global scale. It reinforces the legitimacy of decentralized infrastructure and accelerates real-world asset tokenization. #BlackRock #DeFi #Blockchain #Tokenization #RealWorldAssets #Uniswap #FinTechInnovation #CryptoNews #InstitutionalFinance #DigitalAssets #Web3 #FutureOfFinance #CapitalMarkets #FinTechTrends #RegTech #RWA 🚀

i am just a naive speculator but add on the fact that most defi protocols are in war mode to figure out revenue alignment w the protocol (uni, aave, + others) that's 100% needed for long term survival of the entire meta imo combine that w the sentiment that crypto is meh and dead (once again) and that's prob also how ppl felt post internet bubble time is a flat circle

What a week for DeFi. To start, BlackRock buys $UNI and makes a push for $BUIDL tradable onchain, then the token rips & full retraces. Then, we get the Aave labs proposal which we thoroughly discussed with Stani below. We talked about the new $AAVE economic flywheel and how it will impact users, developers, fintechs and more. Token rips 20%+ off the lows and is holding well. Then, shortly after Apollo announces they are allocating to $MORPHO in size, over a four year period, in addition to using the protocol for their DeFi activity. Finally, today, $COW starts to run hard as people realize it’s a great pick for this exact same cash-flowing token dynamic that has institutional investors fired up. What a timeline. Enjoy this episode with Stani. A new era for Aave & cryptoassets at large is ahead of us.