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The Counterparty

CoW Protocol protocol

intent-protocol · PageRank 0.0097

Also known as: CoWSwap, CowSwap, Coincidence of Wants

Overview

Trading intents submitted by users on CoW Protocol are settled by solvers who compete to find optimal execution routes, including internal peer-to-peer matches, via batch auctions and a Coincidence of Wants mechanism. The protocol, which runs on Ethereum and additional compatible networks, acts as a decentralized exchange aggregator, routing unmatched orders through external liquidity sources.

Within The Counterparty graph, CoW Protocol connects to 13 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base.

Relations

Top connections in The Counterparty knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 13 total).

RelationConnected entityConfidence
deployed_onEthereum95%
deployed_onArbitrum95%
deployed_onBase95%
deployed_onPolygon95%
deployed_onOptimism95%
deployed_onBNB Chain95%
deployed_onAvalanche95%
deployed_onLinea95%
deployed_onGnosis95%
deployed_onPlasma95%

Frequently asked questions

What is CoW Protocol?

CoW Protocol is an intent-protocol tracked in The Counterparty knowledge graph. It is connected to 13 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base.

What type of entity is CoW Protocol?

CoW Protocol is classified as an intent-protocol (protocol) in The Counterparty knowledge graph.

What is CoW Protocol connected to?

In The Counterparty knowledge graph, CoW Protocol is linked to 13 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base.