What is Curve?

Curve is a decentralized protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain, designed specifically for efficient swapping of ERC-20 tokens. The protocol utilizes the automated market maker (AMM) approach to offer seamless, automated trading without relying on traditional order books. Its core mission is to enable users to exchange tokens efficiently while maintaining liquidity, minimizing impermanent loss and reducing transaction costs.

How Curve works

Curve protocol operates through liquidity pools that are backed by users who provide assets, such as stablecoins or Bitcoin tokens wrapped on Ethereum. Instead of using order books, Curve allows users to trade directly through these liquidity pools, which are maintained by smart contracts.

Liquidity providers are incentivized to deposit tokens into these pools. Every time a swap occurs, liquidity providers receive a share of the transaction fees.