{"id":46597,"date":"2025-07-23T00:37:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=46597"},"modified":"2025-07-23T00:38:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T21:38:14","slug":"what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Curve DAO Token (CRV)?\u00a0Explore Curve\u2019s Role in DeFi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi\/#What_is_Curve_DAO_Token_CRV\" title=\"What is Curve DAO Token (CRV)?\u00a0\">What is Curve DAO Token (CRV)?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi\/#How_Did_the_Curve_Project_Start_Founding_Team\" title=\"How Did the Curve Project Start? (Founding Team)\u00a0\">How Did the Curve Project Start? (Founding Team)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi\/#Curve_DAO_and_Governance\" title=\"Curve DAO and Governance\u00a0\">Curve DAO and Governance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi\/#CRV_Tokenomics_and_Vesting\" title=\"CRV Tokenomics and Vesting\u00a0\">CRV Tokenomics and Vesting\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi\/#Curve_Ecosystem\" title=\"Curve Ecosystem\u00a0\">Curve Ecosystem\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi\/#CRV_Roadmap\" title=\"CRV Roadmap\u00a0\">CRV Roadmap\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi\/#Major_Investors\" title=\"Major Investors\u00a0\">Major Investors\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-curve-dao-token-crv-explained-governance-defi\/#Social_Media_and_Community\" title=\"Social Media and Community\u00a0\">Social Media and Community\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Curve_DAO_Token_CRV\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is Curve DAO Token (CRV)?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Curve DAO Token (CRV)<\/strong> is the native governance and incentive token of Curve Finance, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Curve Finance is an <strong>Ethereum-based<\/strong> Automated Market Maker (AMM) protocol launched in January 2020. It is optimized to enable efficient swaps between similarly priced assets, such as stablecoins (USDT, USDC, DAI) and tokenized <strong>Bitcoin assets<\/strong> (WBTC, renBTC), with very low slippage and minimal fees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The CRV token allows users to participate in governance votes. It is also a core part of the incentive mechanism for liquidity providers. By locking CRV into veCRV, users gain long-term governance power and boosted rewards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46604 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-dao-crv.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-dao-crv.webp 800w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-dao-crv-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-dao-crv-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Did_the_Curve_Project_Start_Founding_Team\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Did the Curve Project Start? (Founding Team)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Curve Finance<\/strong> was founded in January 2020 by Russian scientist and entrepreneur <strong>Michael Egorov.<\/strong> Egorov, who also co-founded and served as CTO of NuCypher, has extensive experience in cryptography and software engineering. Curve quickly rose to prominence in DeFi by specializing in stablecoin swaps and integrating with other projects like Aave, Yearn, and Convex.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The CRV token was launched in August 2020 to enable decentralized governance of the protocol, marking the start of Curve\u2019s transition from a simple trading platform to a community-driven ecosystem.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46605 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-dao-crv-takim.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"648\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-dao-crv-takim.png 648w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-dao-crv-takim-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curve_DAO_and_Governance\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Curve DAO and Governance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DAO Framework: <strong>Curve DAO<\/strong> is a decentralized organization built on Aragon infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voting and Proposals: CRV holders vote on protocol changes such as pool parameters, incentive policies, and new pool additions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">veCRV Model: CRV tokens are locked to gain governance power. Tokens can be locked for up to 4 years, with longer locks granting more voting power and incentives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incentive for Long-Term Participation: This system encourages long-term commitment and powers the \u201cCurve Wars,\u201d where other protocols compete for veCRV control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Voting Cycles: Proposals typically have a 7-day voting period and cover gauge allocations, protocol upgrades, and more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emergency DAO: A 9-member Emergency DAO can disable pools to prevent fund loss, with a 24-hour proposal window for swift response.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CRV_Tokenomics_and_Vesting\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CRV Tokenomics and Vesting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The total <a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/currencies\/curve-dao-token\/\"><strong>CRV supply<\/strong><\/a> is capped at 3.03 billion tokens, protecting it from long-term inflation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Locked CRV tokens (veCRV) cannot be transferred or delegated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Convex Finance offers an alternative to locking by allowing users to gain voting and reward boosts without directly locking CRV.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Token Allocation:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Liquidity Provider Incentives: 57% (~1.72 billion CRV)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Core Team: 26.5% (~800.96 million CRV)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community Reserve: 5% (~151.52 million CRV)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investors: 3.6% (~108.13 million CRV)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employees: 3% (~90.91 million CRV)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-Launch Liquidity Providers: 5% (~151.52 million CRV)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vesting Details:<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Core team and investor tokens are vested over 2 to 4 years. Employees have a 2-year schedule, and early liquidity providers are subject to a 1-year vesting. This linear process aims to reduce market shocks and support token stability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual Emissions:<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Annual CRV emissions declined from 274 million in 2020 to ~137\u2013162.7 million in 2024, lowering inflation from 20% to around 6%, contributing to long-term sustainability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46607 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crv-tokenomics.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crv-tokenomics.png 453w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crv-tokenomics-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curve_Ecosystem\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Curve Ecosystem<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Curve is more than just a DEX\u2014it&#8217;s a foundational liquidity layer for many DeFi applications. Its AMM supports various DeFi protocols:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Convex Finance: Allows CRV staking and optimization. Offers CVXCRV, a liquid alternative to veCRV.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yearn Finance: Uses CRV yield farming strategies to optimize returns.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frax, Lido, Aave, StakeDAO: Use Curve pools for liquidity and yield generation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RenVM: Enables yield farming and efficient swaps between BTC and wBTC.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elixir: Partners with Curve to bring BlackRock\u2019s on-chain fund BUIDL into DeFi, allowing users to mint deUSD and trade on Curve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/toncoin-and-curve-finance-announce-collaboration\/\"><strong>TON<\/strong><\/a> (The Open Network): Integrates Curve\u2019s CFMM to improve stablecoin swaps on TON.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">veCRV dynamics continue to support liquidity depth and active governance by rewarding long-term user participation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-46602\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ton-curve.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46608 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-yearn-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"761\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-yearn-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-yearn-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-yearn-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-yearn.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CRV_Roadmap\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CRV Roadmap<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Though not structured like a traditional corporate roadmap, Curve\u2019s development is driven by community governance and strategic integrations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Milestones:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2019: StableSwap whitepaper (Nov 2019)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2020: Platform launch (Jan), CRV announcement (May), CRV launch (Aug)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2021: Curve v2 whitepaper (June), multi-chain factory pools (Sep)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2022: v2 factory pools official launch (Jan), crvUSD whitepaper (Oct)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2023: crvUSD contracts deployed on Ethereum mainnet (May)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Future Outlook:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cross-Chain Expansion: Deployed on Ethereum, zkSync, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Moonbeam (Polkadot), expanding user base and lowering fees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Stablecoin<\/strong> Strategy: Launch of native crvUSD enhances ecosystem functionality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AMM Optimization: Algorithm updates will improve capital efficiency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Security Audits: Regular code reviews and security upgrades boost protocol resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partnerships: Integration with leading <strong>DeFi and CeFi<\/strong> players continues to expand Curve\u2019s reach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46601 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crvusd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"791\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crvusd.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crvusd-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/crvusd-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Investors\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Major Investors<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Curve is backed by top<a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/category\/project-review\/defi-projects\/\"> <strong>DeFi<\/strong><\/a> investors such as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z Crypto), Polychain Capital, Paradigm, Dragonfly Capital, Placeholder, and Framework Ventures. The now-defunct Three Arrows Capital (3AC) was also among its early backers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-46599 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-crvusd-1024x505.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"805\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-crvusd-1024x505.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-crvusd-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-crvusd-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/curve-crvusd.png 1444w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_Media_and_Community\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social Media and Community<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curve.finance\/\">Website<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/curvefinance\">Twitter<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/rgrfS7W\">Discord<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/curvefi\">Telegram<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/files.coinmarketcap.com\/static\/widget\/currency.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"coinmarketcap-currency-widget\" data-currencyid=\"6538\" data-base=\"USD\" data-secondary=\"\" data-ticker=\"true\" data-rank=\"true\" data-marketcap=\"true\" data-volume=\"true\" data-statsticker=\"true\" data-stats=\"USD\"><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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