July 17, 2025 – Kadena and Oku announce that Uniswap v3 decentralized trading and Morpho permissionless lending will soon run natively on Chainweb EVM, Kadena’s new EVM-compatible network. The collaboration gives users a single interface for advanced swaps, concentrated liquidity management, and non-custodial loans, all secured by Kadena’s horizontally scalable proof-of-work Layer 1 architecture.
Oku, the multichain DeFi meta-aggregator created by GFX Labs, is exercising its commercial license to redeploy both Uniswap v3 and Morpho contracts and front-end code on additional blockchains, a right it earned when the Uniswap DAO awarded the team a $1.6 million ecosystem grant in 2022 and later expanded through Morpho governance. The result is the first time these flagship protocols will be launched together on a proof-of-work network.
Chainweb EVM entered the public testnet on June 30, 2025, introducing five parallel EVM chains that share hash power and communicate natively, delivering low fees and immediate finality without the bridging overhead that usually separates chains. By weaving these chains together, Kadena maintains Bitcoin-grade security while offering an experience that feels like an L2 roll-up, yet remains entirely on Layer 1.
Oku deploying Uniswap v3 and Morpho through a unified dashboard means traders will soon be able to execute swaps, rebalance concentrated liquidity positions, and open collateralized lending vaults from a single screen, while Chainweb’s parallel throughput keeps gas costs predictable even at peak demand. Oku’s routing engine already scans bridges and liquidity routers across 37 EVM chains, ensuring tight spreads and broad market reach for every order.
“Kadena exists to remove the performance compromises that block widespread blockchain adoption,” says Stuart Popejoy, Co-Founder and CEO of Kadena. “By partnering with Oku to bring Uniswap v3’s battle-tested trading mechanics and Morpho’s efficient lending layer onto Chainweb EVM, we are proving that a secure proof-of-work Layer 1 can move faster than roll-ups while offering a richer experience to both developers and everyday users.”
The two protocols come with deep liquidity out of the box. DefiLlama currently tracks a combined $4.3 billion in Uniswap deposits across its v2 and v3 deployments and $4.9 billion locked in Morpho’s multichain lending vaults. Giving Chainweb EVM immediate access to that capital pool positions Kadena as a viable destination for professional market makers the moment mainnet opens.
Comparable deployments by Oku on other networks have historically attracted millions in TVL, and similar outcomes are expected as the integration rolls out on Kadena. The inflow is expected to be accelerated by marketing incentives and the network’s recently announced $50 million grant fund for Chainweb EVM, real-world asset tokenization, and AI initiatives. Applications that extend concentrated liquidity pools or design novel Morpho vaults will receive priority review, creating a feedback loop of depth, volume, and user retention.
About Kadena
Kadena is the only scalable Layer-1 proof-of-work blockchain, featuring a braided Chainweb EVM architecture that delivers parallel throughput, near-zero gas fees, and enterprise-grade security. Founded by former JPMorgan blockchain leads, Kadena’s mission is to enable real-world adoption through secure, developer-friendly infrastructure such as Pact smart contracts and the EVM-compatible Chainweb EVM.
About Oku (GFX Labs)
Oku is a professional decentralized exchange aggregator and development studio built by GFX Labs, best known for its close collaboration with Uniswap and Morpho. Originally funded by a $1.6 million grant from the Uniswap Foundation, Oku is live across 37 EVM networks to deliver advanced trading, liquidity management, and on-chain analytics. Its multichain interface simplifies integrations for leading DeFi protocols, driving liquidity and user growth in every new ecosystem.
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