Why design a dedicated AMM formula for stablecoins?
The amplification parameter A determines how flat the StableSwap curve is around 1:1: the higher A is, the flatter this range and the lower the slippage.
Before swapping, take a look at the proportions of each coin in the pool. If one coin's share is noticeably higher, it's often seen as a sign that people are selling it.
$CRV is Curve's governance token. Locking it lets you participate in voting.
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