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Standard Chartered Raises UNI Price Target Amid Unsustainable 4% Annual Burn Rate

08-13

Geoff Kendrick cites faster-than-expected fee burns on Robinhood Chain, noting a 4% annual supply reduction that challenges long-term sustainability and implies higher valuation.

Woofun AI notes that Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick suggests his previous $100 UNI price target by end-2030 may be conservative due to accelerated protocol fee burns on Robinhood Chain. Data indicates Uniswap generated average daily revenue of $244,000 between July 27 and August 12, equating to $89.1 million annually, all used for UNI buybacks and burns. At the current price of $3.53, this represents a 4% annual burn of the 624.2 million token supply, a rate Kendrick describes as "clearly unsustainable." Even at a $6.5 target for end-2026, the burn rate remains at 2.2%. Over the past seven days, Uniswap earned $1.55 million in total revenue, with Robinhood Chain contributing $925,000, or 60%, leveraging deployed versions v2, v3, v4, and UniswapX.

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Impact Assessment · Quick Read

The accelerated burn rate driven by Robinhood Chain integration significantly tightens UNI supply dynamics, potentially supporting higher valuations than previously modeled. If this revenue trajectory persists, the unsustainability of the current burn rate may force protocol adjustments or reflect a temporary anomaly, creating volatility risks. Investors should monitor whether additional partnerships replicate this intensity, as it directly impacts the scarcity premium embedded in the token's valuation.
Generated by WOOFUN AI · For reference only, not investment advice

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