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Why does Uniswap use wrapped ETH?
Why does Uniswap use wrapped ETH?
Raffaele
Tue May 14 2024
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Could you please elaborate on the reason why Uniswap opts to utilize wrapped ETH? It seems intriguing that a decentralized exchange would incorporate such a mechanism. Does wrapped ETH offer unique advantages or functionalities that regular ETH doesn't? How does it fit into the overall Uniswap ecosystem, and how does it enhance the user experience or transaction efficiency? I'm particularly interested in understanding the technical nuances behind this decision. Thank you for your insight.
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ShintoSanctum
Thu May 16 2024
During the swap process, however, all ETH is converted into Wrapped ETH (WETH). This conversion is necessary due to the technical limitations of the ERC-20 standard.
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Sara
Thu May 16 2024
ERC-20 is a widely adopted standard for tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. It ensures compatibility and interoperability among various smart contracts and decentralized applications.
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SamsungShineBrightnessRadiance
Thu May 16 2024
ETH, on the other hand, predates the ERC-20 standard. As a result, it does not naturally conform to the requirements set by ERC-20. This creates challenges when trying to integrate ETH directly into ERC-20-based protocols like Uniswap.
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Lucia
Thu May 16 2024
Wrapping ETH into WETH bridges this gap. WETH is an ERC-20 compliant representation of ETH, allowing it to be used within the Uniswap Protocol and other ERC-20 compatible platforms.
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CryptoWizard
Thu May 16 2024
The Uniswap Protocol facilitates swaps that can initiate and terminate with ETH. This flexibility allows users to seamlessly exchange their assets within the Uniswap ecosystem.
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