My own habit is to understand the basics before exploring something new.
The StableSwap curve is approximately constant-sum (x + y = k) when the price is near 1:1. The farther it moves from 1:1, the more the curve resembles a constant-product curve.
StableSwap concentrates liquidity around 1:1, so in pools of the same size, slippage is much lower when exchanging pegged assets.
$CRV is Curve’s governance token. Locking it lets you participate in voting. It’s currently at 0.2514.
What would you like to explore next—DeFi or something else?