Uniswap v4 hooks are customizable smart contracts that can be plugged into the Uniswap Protocol. They allow developers to modify or extend the behavior of liquidity pools, swaps, fees, and LP positions. Hooks provide a powerful way to innovate on top of the Uniswap Protocol’s liquidity and security, enabling unique trading strategies, optimized yields, and enhanced compliance controls.
These are all conceptual and not tested.
| Name | Description | Link to Github Repo | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Sig Hook | A hook that requires multiple signatures for certain pool actions. | Repo | Security |
| Whitelist Hook | A hook that restricts pool participation to a whitelist of approved addresses. | Repo | Access Control |
| Privacy-Enabling Hook | A hook concept for Uniswap v4 that combines the privacy features of Tornado Cash for adding anonymitiy to Liquidity Pools | Repo | Privacy |
| BuyBack Hook | This Uniswap V4 hook enables protocols to implement automated token buybacks from their treasury when price drops below a target threshold in a Uniswap Pool | Repo | DeFi |
- Trading Hours Hook
- Hedging Mechanisms w/ Hooks
- Median Oracles
- Stop Loss Hook
- Examples from Uniswap Labs
Uniswap v4 hooks provide an exciting avenue for both seasoned developers and absolute beginners to contribute to the DeFi ecosystem. Here are some beginner to advanced friendly resources:
- If you're totally new to solidity, web3 development in general -> Alchemy University is your best friend.
- Study the Uniswap V4 Periphary & Core Contracts
- Tutorial / How to integrate Uniswap v4 and create custom hooks
- Uniswap V4 Hooks Tutorial ❗️ HIGHLY RECOMMEND