Uniswap Wallet Is A Self-hosted Cryptocurrency Wallet Developed By Uniswap Labs To Provide Users With A Secure And Convenient Digital Asset Management And Web3 Interactive Experience. As Part Of The Uniswap Ecosystem, The Wallet Focuses On Supporting Multi-chain Asset Management, Token Exchange, NFT Browsing, And Web3 Application Exploration
Services
Uniswap Wallet Provides The Following Core Services To Meet The Diverse Needs Of Users In The Cryptocurrency Ecosystem:
Digital Asset Management
- Supports Storing, Sending, And Receiving Multiple Cryptocurrencies And NFTs, Covering Networks Such As Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, ZKsync, BNB Chain, Optimism, Etc. Users Can Manage All Their Assets In One Wallet Without Switching Chains.
- Display Real-time Balances, Transaction History, And Asset Details, Making It Easy For Users To Manage Their Portfolios.
Trading Services
- Token Exchange: With The Built-in Uniswap Protocol, Users Can Exchange Tokens Directly Within Their Wallets, Enjoying Deep Liquidity And Low Fees. UniswapX Aggregates On-chain And Off-chain Liquidity To Provide Better Exchange Offers.
- Purchase Cryptocurrencies: Support Direct Purchase Of Cryptocurrencies Such As ETH, WBTC, USDC, Etc. Using Credit Cards Or Bank Accounts, Simplifying The Entry Process.
- NFT Management Users Can Browse, Collect, And Manage NFT Collections, Including Viewing Details Of NFTs, Market Data (such As Floor Prices And Transaction Volumes), And Display Them In The NFT Gallery Of The Wallet.
Web3 App Exploration
- With WalletConnect, Users Can Seamlessly Connect To A Variety Of Decentralized Applications (dApps), Including DeFi Protocols, Games, And Other Web3 Services.
- Support For Searching And Viewing Any Wallet Address, Token, Or NFT Collection For Easy Exploration Of The Ecosystem.
Real-time Data And Notifications
- Provides Real-time Token Prices, Charts, And Market Data To Help Users Monitor Asset Performance.
- Users Can Receive Push Notifications Of Completed Transactions, And Receive Timely Reminders Even When Trading On Other Devices.
Features
Uniswap Wallet Is Designed To Focus On User-friendliness And Security. The Following Are Its Main Features:
Asset Management
- Supports Multi-chain Assets, Covering Mainstream EVM-compatible Chains Such As Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, BNB Chain, ZKsync, Etc.
- Provides Biometric (Face ID, Touch ID) Or Password Login To Enhance Access Security.
- Users Can Manage Multiple Addresses In One Wallet, Making It Easy To Manage Different Assets Or Uses.
Transaction Optimization
- The Exchange Function Is Executed Through Uniswap Protocol And UniswapX, Ensuring Efficient And Low Fees. Users Can Choose The Transaction Speed And Optimize The Cost.
- Support For Direct Purchase Of Cryptocurrencies, Lowering The Entry Threshold For New Users.
NFT Support
- Built-in NFT Gallery, Which Is Convenient For Users To Browse And Display Collections. Support For Tracking Floor Prices And Transaction Volume, Helping Users To Understand Market Dynamics.
- Users Can Collect Favorite Tokens And Wallet Addresses For Quick Access.
User Experience
- The Interface Is Designed To Be Intuitive And Suitable For Both Novice And Experienced Users. The Browser Extension Resides In The Sidebar And Does Not Hinder The Browsing Experience.
- Support For The Creation Of IPhone Home Screen Widgets That Display Only The Favorite Tokens, Enhancing Convenience.
- Provide A Haptic Touch (vibration Feedback) Option That The User Can Turn On Or Off According To Preference.
Cross-platform Support
- Mobile End: IOS And Android Apps That Provide Full Functionality To Manage Assets At Any Time. App Store And Google Play Are Both Rated Above 4.0, Reflecting High User Satisfaction.
- Browser Extension: Chrome Extension, Supports Windows, Mac And Linux, And Optimizes Web3 Interaction.
Other Features
- Support Multi-wallet Address Management. One Recovery Phrase Can Generate Multiple Addresses For Easy Account Sharing.
- Users Can Customize Wallet Avatars To Enhance Personalized Experience.
- Provide Educational Resources, Such As The Support Center (Uniswap Wallet Support Center), To Help Users Learn To Use.
Security
Uniswap Wallet Values The Security Of User Assets And Takes A Number Of Measures To Ensure Protection:
- Self-escrow Principle: The User Has Full Control Of The Private Key, And Uniswap Labs Cannot Access Or Manage User Assets.
- Recovery Phrase Protection: Recovery Phrase (12-word Seed Phrase) Is The Key To Accessing The Wallet, And The User Must Keep It Safe. Wallet Supports Storing Recovery Phrases In A Secure Enclave Of The Device, Preventing Unauthorized Access.
- Biometrics And Password Protection: Users Can Set Face ID, Touch ID Or Password To Ensure That Only Authorized Personnel Can Access The Wallet.
- Encrypted Backup: Users Can Back Up The Recovery Phrase To ICloud And Store It As An Encrypted File, Ensuring That It Can Also Be Recovered In The Event Of A Lost Device.
- Open Source Transparency: The Code For Uniswap Wallet Is Open Source And Hosted On GitHub (Uniswap/wallet), Allowing Community Review And Verification, Enhancing Trust.
- Hardware Wallet Support: While Not Explicitly Supported At The Moment, There Are Plans To Integrate With Hardware Wallets Such As Ledger To Further Enhance Security.
However, Users Still Need To Be Aware Of The Following Risks:
- Lost Recovery Phrase: If The User Loses The Recovery Phrase, It Will Not Be Possible To Recover The Assets In The Wallet.
- Phishing Attack: Users Should Be Careful With Unauthorized DApps Or Links So As Not To Disclose Private Keys Or Recovery Phrases.
- Protocol Change: In 2025, Uniswap Wallet Announced That It Would Stop Supporting Atomicals Protocol, And Users Need To Transfer Related Assets In Time. In Addition, On March 22, 2025, Uniswap Released Version V1.5.8, Which Supports Phishing Website Detection, Reflecting Its Concern About Security Bugs.
How Uniswap Wallet Works
The Working Principle Of Uniswap Wallet Is Based On The Blockchain's Public And Private Key Encryption System And Self-escrow Architecture, Ensuring That Users Have Full Control Over Assets:
Wallet Creation
- Users Download The Uniswap Wallet App (iOS, Android) Or Install Browser Extensions (Chrome).
- When Creating A New Wallet, The System Generates A 12-word Recovery Phrase (BIP-39 Standard), Which The User Needs To Save Safely.
- After The Password Is Set, The Wallet Generates The Private Key Locally, And The Developer Has No Access.
Asset Management
- The Wallet Queries The User's Balance, Transaction History, And NFT Data By Connecting To A Supported Blockchain Node (e.g. Ethereum, Polygon, Etc.).
- Users Can View The Real-time Status Of All Assets Without Switching Chains.
Transaction Execution
- The User Initiates The Transaction (e.g. Send, Exchange), And The Wallet Generates The Signature Using The Private Key.
- Signatures Are Broadcast To The Corresponding Blockchain Through The Network, And The Nodes Are Verified And Then Uploaded To The Chain.
- Exchange Functions Are Executed Through Uniswap Protocol And UniswapX, Ensuring Efficiency And Low Fees.
DApp Interaction
- Users Can Connect To Various DApps Through WalletConnect. After Authorizing The Operation, The Wallet Signs The Transaction Locally.
- Supports DeFi Protocol, NFT Marketplace And Other Web3 Services.
Security Assurance
- The Private Key Is Always Stored On The User's Device And Cannot Be Accessed By Uniswap Labs.
- Recovery Phrase Can Be Backed Up To ICloud (encrypted Storage), Ensuring Recovery In Case Of Lost Devices As Well.
Cross-platform Support
- Mobile End: IOS And Android Apps, Supporting All Features.
- Browser Extension: Chrome Extension That Provides Sidebar Access, Making It Easy For Users To Manage Assets Without Interrupting Browsing.
