Curve Finance has emerged as the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on Ethereum, capturing 44% of the network's DEX trading volume, a significant increase from just 1.6% a year ago. This growth is largely attributed to the rising demand for crvUSD, which has become one of the top five stablecoins by 24-hour trading volume. The integration of Yield Basis has further enhanced Curve's Bitcoin liquidity pools, contributing to its market dominance. Founder Michael Egorov highlighted a trend among users towards sustainable income models and transparent mechanisms, reflecting a broader shift in Ethereum's ecosystem towards long-term value creation.