Uniswap (UNI) Launches Browser Extension for Enhanced Crypto Experience

Uniswap (UNI) Labs has announced the release of its new browser extension, designed to offer a seamless self-custody crypto experience directly within the browser sidebar. According to Uniswap Protocol, over 700,000 users had joined the waitlist for the extension before its official release.

Revolutionizing User Experience

The Uniswap Extension aims to streamline the process of interacting with onchain applications. It eliminates the need for pop-up windows, enabling users to swap, sign transactions, and manage their crypto assets directly from the browser sidebar. The extension is designed with simplicity, security, and ease of use in mind, offering features like easy-to-understand signature requests and a streamlined transaction request queue.

Seamless Integration and Security Features

The extension integrates seamlessly with other Uniswap products, providing shortcuts to the Uniswap web app’s ‘Buy Crypto’ feature and direct access to price charts and token data through Uniswap Explore. Furthermore, the extension supports multiple networks, including Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Blast, ZKsync, Zora Network, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Celo. It features Auto Network functionality, automatically switching chains based on the application in use, thus eliminating the need for manual network approvals.

Commitment to Security

Security is a top priority for Uniswap. The extension has undergone audits by Trail of Bits, and its source code is available for public review on GitHub. Uniswap advises users to practice caution when managing assets and signing transactions, providing additional guidance on crypto security and scam prevention.

Availability and Onboarding

The Uniswap Extension is now available for download on Chrome. Users can add the extension from the Chrome Web Store and set up their accounts easily. Existing Uniswap mobile app users can import their accounts by scanning a QR code, while new users can import an existing seed phrase or create a new account.

This latest development from Uniswap Labs underscores their commitment to enhancing the crypto experience, making it faster, safer, and simpler for users to manage their assets and interact with the decentralized web.