Why Uniswap V2 Separates Core and Periphery: A Security-First Design

Understanding Uniswap V2's architecture requires grasping why its codebase is deliberately split between core (immutable contracts that custody user funds) and periphery (upgradeable contracts handling auxiliary logic). This separation exemplifies a security-first design philosophy that protects against vulnerabilities plaguing the DeFi ecosystem, establishing a foundational pattern for secure protocol design.