Curve Finance protocol
Overview
Curve Finance is a decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol optimized for trading stablecoins and other pegged assets with low slippage. It uses a specialized automated market maker (AMM) design that concentrates liquidity near the peg. The protocol’s native token, CRV, is used for governance and to incentivize liquidity providers via yield farming and gauges.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Curve Finance connects to 32 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, crvUSD, CRV.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 7 of 32 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Ethereum | 95% |
issued_by | crvUSD | 95% |
founded_by | Michael Egorov | 95% |
founded | Michael Egorov | 95% |
boosts_for | Stake DAO | 95% |
issued_by | CRV | 95% |
governs | CRV | 95% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Curve Finance?
Curve Finance is a decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol optimized for trading stablecoins and other pegged assets with low slippage, using a specialized automated market maker (AMM) design that concentrates liquidity near the peg.
What is the native token of Curve Finance used for?
The native token, CRV, is used for governance and to incentivize liquidity providers via yield farming and gauges.
Who founded Curve Finance?
Curve Finance was founded by Michael Egorov.