What Is crvUSD? Curve USD Explained

Crypto-Collateralized · Issued by Curve Finance DAO · Since 2023

Overview

crvUSD is a decentralized overcollateralized stablecoin issued by Curve Finance DAO, launched in May 2023. Its unique feature is the LLAMMA (Lending-Liquidating AMM Algorithm), which replaces traditional liquidation with a continuous soft-liquidation mechanism using Curve's AMM. crvUSD can be minted against ETH, stETH, WBTC, wstETH, and other assets, with a current supply of $300–600 million.

Who Created crvUSD?

crvUSD was created by Curve Finance DAO and launched in 2023. It is a Crypto-Collateralized stablecoin designed to maintain a stable value pegged to the US dollar.

Key Features

  • +LLAMMA mechanism provides soft liquidation instead of sudden collateral seizure
  • +Issued by Curve Finance — the most trusted AMM in DeFi by TVL for stablecoin liquidity
  • +Dynamic interest rates managed by on-chain Monetary Policy controller
  • +Deep native integration with Curve pools for crvUSD liquidity
  • +Battle-tested Curve infrastructure underlying the protocol
  • +De-liquidation mechanism allows borrowers to recover collateral when prices recover

Where to Use crvUSD

crvUSD is available on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism and 1 other networks. You can use it on centralized exchanges for trading, in DeFi protocols for lending and borrowing, or as a stable store of value to park funds between trades.

Official website: https://crvusd.curve.fi

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