CRV token
Overview
CRV is the native token of Curve Finance, a decentralized exchange optimized for stablecoin trading with low slippage. It is used for governance, fee distribution, and liquidity incentives through staking mechanisms.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, CRV connects to 6 tracked entities, most strongly to Curve DEX, Curve Finance, Curve Finance.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 6 of 6 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
supports_token | Curve DEX | 95% |
issued_by | Curve Finance | 95% |
governs | Curve Finance | 95% |
deployed_on | Ethereum | 85% |
shares_revenue_with | Yield Basis | 85% |
supports_token | Curve DAO | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is CRV?
CRV is the governance and utility token of the Curve Finance platform, used to vote on protocol parameters and earn a share of trading fees.
How does CRV governance work?
CRV holders can stake their tokens to obtain veCRV (vote-escrowed CRV), which grants voting power on proposals and boosts rewards for liquidity providers.
What is the difference between CRV and veCRV?
CRV is the liquid token; veCRV is obtained by locking CRV for a period and represents voting power and fee entitlements, but is non-transferable.
What is CRV connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, CRV is linked to 6 other tracked entities, most strongly to Curve DEX, Curve Finance, Curve Finance.
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