{"id":47603,"date":"2025-08-08T00:05:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T21:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=47603"},"modified":"2025-08-08T00:05:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T21:05:25","slug":"cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/","title":{"rendered":"What is CoW Protocol (COW)? An Innovative Meta-DEX Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>CoW Protocol<\/strong> is an innovative decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol built on the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?s=ethereum\"><strong>Ethereum<\/strong><\/a> network, aiming to make user transactions more efficient, secure, and profitable. Based on the principle of \u201cCoincidence of Wants,\u201d the system goes beyond traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/coinbase-has-added-cow-protocol-to-its-listing-roadmap\/\"><strong>DEXs<\/strong><\/a> with its meta-DEX architecture\u2014reducing transaction costs while offering full protection against <strong>MEV<\/strong> (Maximum Extractable Value) attacks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47605 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-logo-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"747\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-logo-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-logo-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-logo-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-logo.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#What_Is_CoW_Swap\" title=\"What Is CoW Swap?\u00a0\">What Is CoW Swap?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#What_Is_the_COW_Token\" title=\"What Is the COW Token?\u00a0\">What Is the COW Token?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#COW_Token_Use_Cases\" title=\"COW Token Use Cases\u00a0\">COW Token Use Cases\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#Token_Distribution_and_Supply\" title=\"Token Distribution and Supply\u00a0\">Token Distribution and Supply\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#Founding_Team_and_Partnerships\" title=\"Founding Team and Partnerships\u00a0\">Founding Team and Partnerships\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#Why_CoW_Protocol_Matters\" title=\"Why CoW Protocol Matters\u00a0\">Why CoW Protocol Matters\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#How_It_Works\" title=\"How It Works\u00a0\">How It Works\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#Core_Components_of_the_CoW_Ecosystem\" title=\"Core Components of the CoW Ecosystem\u00a0\">Core Components of the CoW Ecosystem\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#Investors\" title=\"Investors\u00a0\">Investors\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#Roadmap\" title=\"Roadmap\u00a0\">Roadmap\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/cow-protocol-mev-resistant-meta-dex\/#Official_Links\" title=\"Official Links\u00a0\">Official Links\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_CoW_Protocol_Unique\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Makes CoW Protocol Unique?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike traditional order book or constant liquidity pool models, CoW Protocol operates based on the concept of &#8220;intents.&#8221; Users submit the assets they wish to swap as off-chain signed intents. These intents are collected by independent actors known as \u201csolvers\u201d, who find the most efficient swap combinations. Transactions are then executed through batch auctions, enabling:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lower transaction costs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protection against failed transaction gas fees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Full prevention of MEV attacks like front-running<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47607 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-protocol-dex-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"756\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-protocol-dex-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-protocol-dex-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-protocol-dex-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-protocol-dex.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_CoW_Swap\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Is CoW Swap?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>CoW Swap<\/strong> is the first and most popular interface built on CoW Protocol, allowing users to swap tokens using the CoW infrastructure. The user-friendly interface includes features like wallet history, mini-games, and the legendary \u201cMoo\u201d sound. CoW Swap also integrates with other<strong> DeFi apps<\/strong> like Balancer, providing access to multi-protocol liquidity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47608 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-swap-1024x574.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"812\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-swap-1024x574.webp 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-swap-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-swap-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-swap.webp 1207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_COW_Token\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Is the COW Token?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COW is the native governance and utility token of the CoW Protocol. It is used to pay transaction fees for cross-chain and cross-application asset transfers within the protocol. As an <strong>ERC-20<\/strong> token built on Ethereum, it does not have its own blockchain but benefits from Ethereum\u2019s security and infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>COW token<\/strong> holders participate in the protocol&#8217;s decentralized governance structure (DAO), gaining the right to vote on important decisions like protocol upgrades and grant programs. Thus, holders have both economic and governance influence within the ecosystem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COW_Token_Use_Cases\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COW Token Use Cases<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Governance: Voting rights via Snapshot<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incentives: Rewards for solvers and developer contributors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Participation: Grant programs and ecosystem funds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Distribution_and_Supply\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Token Distribution and Supply<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Total Supply: 1,000,000,000 COW<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Circulating Supply: 498,467,084.15<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Max Annual Inflation: 3%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Token Release Policy: New tokens can only be issued once per year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Main Distribution:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CoW DAO Treasury (44.4%) \u2013 For long-term development and governed by the community<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Team (15%) \u2013 Reserved for core developers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GnosisDAO (10%) \u2013 For early technical and strategic contributions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CoWmunity Airdrop (10%) \u2013 For early users and contributors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Sale (10%) \u2013 For early users who supported the protocol financially<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategic Round (10%) \u2013 For institutional investors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advisors (0.6%) \u2013 For strategic and expert contributions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note: The vesting version of the token, vCOW, gradually converts into COW and is considered in circulating supply metrics.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47609 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-token-dagilimi-1024x587.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"743\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-token-dagilimi-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-token-dagilimi-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-token-dagilimi-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-token-dagilimi-1536x880.png 1536w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-token-dagilimi-2048x1173.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 743px) 100vw, 743px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Founding_Team_and_Partnerships\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founding Team and Partnerships<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CoW Protocol was launched in 2021 under the leadership of Anna George in collaboration with GnosisDAO.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anna George (CEO &amp; Co-Founder): Former APAC Director at Gnosis; previously worked with the UNDP and GIZ.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Felix Leupold (Technical Co-Founder): Joined the Ethereum ecosystem in 2018 and worked on fair trade mechanisms at Gnosis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47611 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-team-1024x230.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"842\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-team-1024x230.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-team-300x67.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-team-768x172.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-team.png 1252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_CoW_Protocol_Matters\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why CoW Protocol Matters<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MEV Protection: Off-chain intent model prevents miners or bots from manipulating transactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Efficient Pricing: Solver competition ensures optimal pricing and access to both on- and off-chain liquidity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expanding Ecosystem: Integrated with various DeFi protocols and backed by a growing community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47612 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"761\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_It_Works\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How It Works<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intent Submission: Users sign their swap intentions off-chain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Batch Auctions: Intents are grouped periodically.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solver Competition: Solvers scan all liquidity sources for the best match.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On-Chain Settlement: The solver offering the highest surplus executes the batch in one transaction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advantages: Reduced gas costs, full MEV protection, and best price guarantees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Components_of_the_CoW_Ecosystem\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Core Components of the CoW Ecosystem<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CoW DAO: The protocol\u2019s governance body; token holders vote on major decisions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">COW Token: The native token used for governance and protocol sustainability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Solvers: Independent actors who compete to match intents and execute transactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Users: Anyone utilizing the protocol via CoW Swap for secure and low-cost token swaps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CoW Swap: The front-end interface of CoW Protocol for retail and <strong>DeFi<\/strong> users.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47614 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-nasil-calisir-1024x653.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-nasil-calisir-1024x653.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-nasil-calisir-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-nasil-calisir-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cow-nasil-calisir.png 1092w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investors\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GnosisDAO (founder and strategic partner)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1kx (Web3-focused VC)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blockchain Capital<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protofire (SDK and interface development partner)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mgnr<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SevenX Ventures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other contributors include: Delphi Ventures, Dialectic, Cherry Ventures, Collider Ventures, Ethereal Ventures, Robot Ventures, imToken Ventures, 0x Labs, Atka, Kronos Research, The LAO, Hack VC, and 30+ angel and institutional investors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roadmap\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Roadmap<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January 2023:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Roadmap planning and spec drafting by backend\/frontend teams<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Q2 2023<\/strong>:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finalized roadmap<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prototype of hard\/multiple order cancellations and advanced batch auction features<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>2024<\/strong>:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Launch of CoW AMM module and V3 \u201chooks\u201d architecture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MEV Blocker rollout from testnet to mainnet<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>2025<\/strong> and Beyond:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expansion to multiple chains (Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, etc.)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Developer SDK and dApp tooling improvements<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Links\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Official Links<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cow.fi\/cow-protocol\">Website<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CoWSwap\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/cowprotocol\"><strong>Discord<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">Also, you can freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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