Uniswap continues to redefine decentralised exchanges with version 4, which introduces a more efficient architecture and innovative features such as customisable hooks and singleton architecture, reducing costs and increasing the flexibility of the protocol. As competition intensifies, particularly with the rise of DEX on Solana, Uniswap is maintaining its dominant position on Ethereum and exploring new opportunities with Unichain, a layer 2 solution that could enhance the usefulness of the UNI token.
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Florent Vallon is an Analyst at The Big Whale, a Paris-based crypto and web3 media founded in 2022, where he has held the role since February 2025. His published work at The Big Whale covers DeFi protocols and on-chain finance, including analyses of Uniswap v4, Aave, Lido, EtherFi, restaking, DEX vaults, real-world assets, and tokenised indices. He also covers broader crypto market topics such as Solana, memecoins, Cardano, and decentralised AI platforms.
Alongside his role at The Big Whale, Vallon is a partner at White Loop Capital, a Paris-based private investment firm specialised in crypto-assets, a position he has held since October 2021. He is also co-founder of SCALIVM, a business consulting firm he launched in January 2020. Prior to these roles, he spent nearly a decade in commercial and entrepreneurial functions across e-commerce, crypto, and SaaS. He is based in the Greater Paris region, holds a degree from Boston University, and a Binance certification.
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