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  SushiSwap introduced a governance token called SUSHI, which allowed users to
  have a say in the future development of the platform.
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# SushiSwap

## History

SushiSwap was created in August 2020 by Chef Nomi, a pseudonymous developer who forked the code of Uniswap, one of the first decentralized exchanges (DEXs) on the [Ethereum blockchain](https://www.coindesk.com/price/ethereum/). Some key events in the history of SushiSwap include:

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* #### Forking Uniswap

Chef Nomi created SushiSwap as a fork of Uniswap’s codebase, but with some key differences. For example, SushiSwap introduced a governance token called SUSHI, which allowed users to have a say in the future development of the platform.

* #### Growing popularity

SushiSwap quickly gained popularity in the DeFi community, with users drawn to its lower fees and rewards for liquidity providers. By September 2020, the platform had reached over $1 billion in total value locked.

* #### Chef Nomi’s departure

In September 2020, Chef Nomi transferred control of the SushiSwap project to FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, citing exhaustion and the stress of managing a rapidly growing project. The move caused some controversy, as Chef Nomi had sold a large number of SUSHI tokens prior to leaving the project.

* #### Web3 Company Acquisition

In November 2021, SushiSwap announced that it had been acquired by [Web3 Company](https://www.cronj.com/web3-developers.html), a blockchain-focused technology firm. The acquisition was seen as a major step forward for SushiSwap, as it provided access to additional resources and expertise in the rapidly evolving DeFi space.

Today, SushiSwap is one of the most popular decentralized exchanges in the cryptocurrency space, with a vibrant community of users and developers working to improve the platform. While it has faced some challenges along the way, SushiSwap remains an important player in the DeFi ecosystem, offering users new ways to trade, earn rewards, and participate in decentralized governance.

![How Does It Work](https://www.cronj.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/How-Does-It-Work-1.png)

### How Does it Work?

SushiSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) that operates using an automated market maker (AMM) system. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how it works:

* #### Liquidity pools

Users can provide liquidity to SushiSwap by depositing pairs of tokens into [liquidity pools](https://www.cronj.com/blog/liquidity-pool-benefits-types-risks-and-limitations/). For example, a user might deposit ETH and USDT into a liquidity pool to create a trading pair.

* #### Pricing algorithm

SushiSwap uses a pricing algorithm to determine the exchange rate between tokens in a given liquidity pool. This algorithm is based on the ratio of tokens in the pool and is designed to ensure that the pool always has enough liquidity to facilitate trades.

* #### Trading

Users can trade tokens on SushiSwap by sending them to the appropriate liquidity pool. For example, if a user wants to trade ETH for USDT, they would send their ETH to the ETH/USDT liquidity pool and receive USDT in return.

* #### Fees and rewards

SushiSwap charges a 0.3% fee on all trades, which is distributed to liquidity providers in proportion to their contribution to the pool. In addition, users can earn rewards in the form of SUSHI tokens by staking their liquidity pool tokens on the platform.

* #### Governance

SUSHI token holders can participate in decentralized governance by voting on proposals related to the future development of the platform. This allows users to have a say in the direction of the project and ensures that the platform remains responsive to the needs of its community.

SushiSwap’s code is open-source, which means that anyone can inspect it and contribute to its development. This has led to a vibrant ecosystem of [Web3 developers](https://www.cronj.com/web3-developers.html) working on the platform, building new tools and features to improve the user experience and expand the platform’s capabilities. Overall, SushiSwap offers users a powerful new way to trade, earn rewards, and participate in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
