Sushi
DEX and swap aggregator that started in 2020 as a Uniswap fork, with the SUSHI governance token.
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Sushi key facts
| Category | Decentralized exchange |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, API |
| Custody | Non-custodial |
| Launched | August 2020 |
| Token | SUSHI (Ethereum, no hard cap) |
| Fees | Protocol fee typically 0.05% of each swap, used for SUSHI buybacks |
What is Sushi?
Sushi, often called SushiSwap, is a decentralized exchange that launched in August 2020 as a fork of Uniswap. It runs an AMM and an aggregator that routes swaps across other DEXs. Protocol fees, typically 0.05% of each swap, buy back SUSHI for xSUSHI stakers.
Sushi usage
From DefiLlama (TVL) (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
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Sushi pros and cons
- Aggregator routes swaps across several DEXs
- Protocol fees (typically 0.05% of each swap) fund SUSHI buybacks
- Public swap, quote and price API
- SUSHI has no hard-capped maximum supply
- Founder Chef Nomi withdrew development funds in 2020 before returning them
- Aggregator chain list loads live and varies from SDK support
Sushi FAQ
What is Sushi?
Sushi, often called SushiSwap, is a decentralized exchange that launched in August 2020 as a fork of Uniswap. It runs an AMM and an aggregator that routes swaps across other DEXs. Protocol fees, typically 0.05% of each swap, buy back SUSHI for xSUSHI stakers.
How much value is locked in Sushi?
$105.8M according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026. It is deployed on 44 chains: Ethereum, Katana, Robinhood Chain, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon and others.
How much does Sushi cost?
Protocol fee typically 0.05% of each swap, used for SUSHI buybacks, according to Sushi’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
How much do users pay Sushi in fees?
$651,969.3 over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Does Sushi hold my funds?
No. Sushi is non-custodial: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Sushi: official site, Sushi: What is Sushi, Sushi: Tokenomics. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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