Governance participants of Uniswap Labs are currently reviewing a major proposal that could significantly reshape how the protocol captures and distributes value. The plan aims to activate protocol fees across all remaining v3 pools on Ethereum mainnet and extend fee activation to eight additional blockchain networks.
A “temperature check” vote has been posted on Snapshot and is scheduled to conclude on February 23. If it progresses through the full governance process, the proposal would mark one of the most structurally significant revenue changes in Uniswap’s history.
What the Proposal Includes
The proposal outlines:
Activating protocol fees across all remaining v3 pools on Ethereum
Expanding protocol fee collection for v2 and v3 deployments across:
Base
OP Mainnet
Soneium
X Layer
Worldchain
Zora
Until now, protocol fees have only applied to selected pools approved through governance. Under the new structure, every v3 pool would automatically generate protocol-level revenue, rather than being individually selected.
This shift represents a broader transition toward standardized value capture across Uniswap’s multichain ecosystem.
Introduction of a Tier-Based Fee Adapter
A key technical component of the proposal is the introduction of a tier-based fee adapter.
This mechanism would automatically apply protocol fees based on each liquidity pool’s existing LP fee tier. Instead of manually configuring individual pools, the adapter would streamline fee activation across the entire v3 architecture.
Supporters argue this reduces governance overhead and improves consistency across deployments.
Critics, however, may question whether automated fee activation could influence liquidity provider behavior over time — particularly in competitive DeFi markets.
First Proposal Under the “UNIfication” Governance Framework
This is also the first proposal to operate under the streamlined governance model known as “UNIfication.”
The UNIfication framework was approved late last year and introduces a more efficient governance flow:
Skip traditional discussion phase
Move directly to a 5-day Snapshot vote
Proceed to onchain execution with timelock
The goal is to accelerate parameter adjustments while maintaining security through onchain timelocks.
UNIfication also lays the foundation for directing protocol revenue toward token burn mechanisms.
Revenue Capture and UNI Burn Mechanism
Under the updated structure, protocol fees collected across chains would ultimately contribute to token supply reduction.
Here’s how the system works:
Fees collected on Layer 2 networks are routed to chain-specific “TokenJar” contracts
Assets are bridged back to Ethereum mainnet
A dedicated contract called “Firepit” executes the token burn
Fees collected in various tokens are automatically converted into UNI before being permanently removed from circulation.
Since the initial activation of protocol fees for v2 and selected v3 pools in December, governance contributors report that:
Market-adjusted TVL on Ethereum mainnet has trended upward
The burn infrastructure has operated as intended
Fee conversion and destruction mechanisms are functioning smoothly
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams confirmed that the first phase of fee activation was closely monitored and that the infrastructure has performed effectively.
The next phase would scale that model across the full v3 ecosystem and additional chains.
Broader Strategic Context
This proposal arrives amid broader structural changes across the Uniswap ecosystem.
Earlier this year, Uniswap introduced Continuous Clearing Auctions on its main interface, altering how new token launches are handled. The protocol has also expanded its institutional footprint, enabling onchain access to tokenized U.S. Treasury fund BUIDL issued by BlackRock in collaboration with Securitize.
These developments suggest Uniswap is actively repositioning itself not only as a retail-focused DEX, but as a cross-chain infrastructure layer for broader onchain finance.
Why This Proposal Matters
If approved, the proposal could:
Standardize protocol revenue across all v3 pools
Increase UNI burn activity
Strengthen long-term value capture mechanisms
Potentially influence LP strategy and pool economics
However, governance participants must balance revenue optimization with maintaining competitive liquidity conditions across chains.
As DeFi matures, the question becomes increasingly important:
Should protocols prioritize maximum revenue capture, or maintain flexible incentives for liquidity providers?
The outcome of this vote may set an important precedent for decentralized exchange economics moving forward.
Final Thoughts
Uniswap remains one of the largest decentralized exchanges by trading volume and fee generation. This proposal represents a structural evolution in how the protocol captures and distributes value across its growing multichain footprint.
The Snapshot vote will serve as an early indicator of community sentiment before potential onchain implementation.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Readers should conduct independent research before making any decisions related to digital assets.
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