CoW Protocol

A meta-DEX aggregator that protects users from MEV through batch auctions and off-chain order signing.

CoW Protocol: The Anti-MEV Settlement Layer CoW Swap is not a traditional DEX aggregator; it is a meta-DEX aggregator that utilizes batch auctions to settle trades. By leveraging the concept of 'Coincidence of Wants' (CoW), the protocol matches users' orders internally before tapping into external liquidity. This architecture fundamentally changes how trades are executed on Ethereum and its L2s. How the 'Solver' Model Works When you trade on CoW Swap, you don't execute a transaction yourself. Instead, you sign an intent. A network of third-party 'Solvers' kemudian competes to find the most eff