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How to Buy Curve USD (crvUSD)

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This guide walks you through buying Curve USD (crvUSD), a stablecoins asset on Curve Finance currently earning 8.00% APY. Follow these 5 steps to start earning yield on your investment.

1

Set Up a Wallet

To invest in crvUSD, you need a compatible crypto wallet. We recommend MetaMask or Rabby for browser-based wallets, or Coinbase Wallet for mobile. Make sure your wallet supports ethereum. Write down your seed phrase and store it securely -- never share it with anyone.

2

Get Stablecoins

crvUSD is typically purchased with USDC or USDT. You can buy stablecoins on any major exchange (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) and send them to your wallet on ethereum. If you already have crypto, you can swap to USDC on a DEX like Uniswap or 1inch.

3

Complete KYC (If Required)

Good news: crvUSD on Curve Finance does not require KYC verification. You can invest directly from your wallet without identity verification. Note that regulatory requirements may change, so check the protocol's current requirements before investing.

4

Connect to Protocol

Visit the Curve Finance platform at https://crvusd.curve.fi and connect your wallet. Make sure you are on the correct network (ethereum). Review the terms and conditions carefully. Check that the URL is correct to avoid phishing sites -- always access the protocol through official links or bookmark the site.

5

Make Your Investment

Select crvUSD from the available products and enter the amount you want to invest. Review the current APY (8.00%), any fees, and redemption terms before confirming. Approve the stablecoin spend and confirm the transaction in your wallet. Your yield will start accruing immediately after the transaction confirms.

Ready to invest in crvUSD?

Start earning 8.00% APY on Curve Finance today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is crvUSD?

Overcollateralized stablecoin with a novel soft-liquidation mechanism (LLAMMA) that gradually converts collateral rather than hard-liquidating positions.

What APY does crvUSD currently offer?

crvUSD currently offers 8.00% APY. The 7-day average APY is 7.80% and the 30-day average is 8.20%. Yields can fluctuate based on market conditions.

Is KYC required to buy crvUSD?

No, crvUSD does not currently require KYC verification. You can invest directly from your wallet.

What chains is crvUSD available on?

crvUSD is available on ethereum.

crvUSD Overview

Current APY
8.00%
TVL
$293.00M
Min Investment
None
KYC Required
No
Chains
ethereum
Risk Level
medium risk
Audit Status
audited