QuickSwap is a decentralised exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM) deployed on several networks including Polygon, Polygon zkEVM, Manta Network, and Dogechain. It is designed to enable fast and low-cost token swaps by leveraging the scalability solutions of these networks. QuickSwap addresses user experience issues commonly found in Ethereum, such as high transaction fees and long transaction delays.
QuickSwap operates on the Polygon Network, using the AMM model to facilitate trades. Liquidity providers deposit token pairs into pools, earning rewards and receiving LP tokens representing their share. The exchange uses the Constant Product Market Maker formula (x * y = k) for pricing within liquidity pools. QuickSwap's platform is governed by smart contracts, and it employs a pathfinder algorithm to optimise swap routes. The Polygon network's Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism underpins the operation, ensuring high transaction speeds and low fees.
QuickSwap has a broad range of applications across industries:
QuickSwap was founded by Sameep Singhania and launched in late 2020. It is a fork of Uniswap V2 and capitalised on Polygon's Layer 2 advantages for scaling Ethereum solutions. Since its inception, QuickSwap has achieved significant milestones, including substantial Total Value Locked growth and strategic partnerships. Major technological updates, like the 2022 token redenomination and deployments across multiple networks, have marked its evolution. The platform has become a central figure in DeFi due to its near-zero gas fees and vast network reach.