Leading decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap has announced the integration of the Solana blockchain into its web application. This marks an important milestone in the development of multi-chain infrastructure and a major move toward connecting the largest ecosystems in decentralized finance.
Uniswap and Solana: A Partnership of DeFi Giants
Uniswap, the top non-custodial automated market maker (AMM), continues to play a pivotal role in the DeFi landscape. With Solana integration, the platform expands its reach into one of the fastest and most scalable blockchain networks in the industry.
The development team noted that Ethereum and Solana are the two largest DeFi ecosystems, but until now they have evolved separately. This forced users to juggle multiple wallets, learn different interfaces, and constantly switch between platforms.
“Now, access to Solana, Ethereum, and over 13 other networks is available within a single Uniswap interface,” the team stated.
How to Use Solana in Uniswap
To start using Solana on Uniswap, users simply need to:
- Visit the official Uniswap website;
- Connect a compatible wallet such as Phantom;
- Select the Solana network to begin trading or providing liquidity.
The integration is built directly into the Uniswap Web App, allowing seamless interaction without any additional installations or third-party extensions.
What’s Next: Cross-Chain Features and Uniswap Wallet
The Uniswap team emphasized that this is only the first phase of Solana integration. The roadmap includes developing cross-chain swaps and transfers, enabling users to move assets across networks without intermediaries.
Additionally, the developers plan to enhance the Uniswap Wallet, turning it into a universal gateway for accessing liquidity, tokens, and DeFi apps across multiple blockchains.
Solana’s Position by TVL and Revenue
According to DeFiLlama, Solana ranks second after Ethereum in terms of total value locked (TVL) — $11 billion versus Ethereum’s $84.8 billion. Despite the gap, Solana continues to demonstrate steady growth in both liquidity and user activity, powered by popular projects like Jupiter, Marinade, and Raydium.
Uniswap maintains its dominance among DEXs by revenue. Over the past month, the platform generated $213 million in fees, while its closest competitor PancakeSwap earned only $63 million. These figures underscore Uniswap’s strong position and attractiveness to liquidity providers.
Tackling Cross-Chain Fragmentation
The Solana integration aligns with Uniswap’s broader strategy to address cross-chain fragmentation. In September, the team introduced The Compact v1, a tool designed to simplify interaction across blockchains and unify fragmented liquidity pools.
The Compact v1 aims to create a standard for cross-chain interoperability, helping users interact with multiple ecosystems without leaving the Uniswap platform.
Why This Matters
The addition of Solana unlocks a range of new opportunities for Uniswap users:
- Expanded liquidity access — exposure to Solana’s growing DeFi ecosystem;
- Lower fees — Solana’s low transaction costs make trading more efficient;
- Faster operations — high throughput and near-instant confirmation times;
- Unified interface — seamless access to multiple blockchains through one app.
For Solana, the collaboration means increased liquidity inflows, a broader user base, and strengthened credibility within the DeFi community.
Conclusion
The integration of Solana into Uniswap represents a strategic milestone that strengthens both ecosystems while making DeFi more connected and user-friendly.
In the near future, users will be able to exchange assets across chains effortlessly, as Uniswap continues to drive cross-chain innovation and solidify its role as the leading hub of decentralized finance.
