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Snowswap is a platform designed for low-slippage stablecoin swaps, based on Curve's Automated Market Maker (AMM) model that executes on quadratic distribution. It focuses on letting users swap between various Yearn tokens as an alternative to using multiple liquidity pools. It is primarily built on the Ethereum blockchain, leveraging its infrastructure for seamless decentralized finance (DeFi) operations.
Snowswap works as a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Ethereum blockchain. It uses an AMM model, akin to Uniswap's protocol, allowing peer-to-peer swaps of ERC-20 tokens without intermediaries. The platform employs a unique "Snowball" algorithm to optimize returns for liquidity providers and utilises smart contracts for executing trades automatically and securely. Ethereum's Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism underpins its operations following the Ethereum Merge.
Snowswap's potential use cases include:
Snowswap was launched in October 2020, emerging as a DEX centred on swapping yield-bearing Yearn Finance tokens. It was initially created to leverage Curve Finance's algorithms for efficient, low-slippage swaps. Over time, Snowswap has integrated with various DeFi projects, such as Yearn Finance and Harvest Finance, enhancing its utility within the DeFi ecosystem. The platform has sustained its presence in the market by focusing on refining its liquidity options and maintaining efficient trade mechanics for its users. Information on the founding team is not explicitly detailed, and SnowSwap has not undergone any major technology forks according to available sources.