DEX comparison
CurvevsAerodrome
Two ve-token AMMs with different focuses — stablecoin depth across 27 chains versus Base-wide liquidity.
At a glance
Higher 24h volume
Aerodrome
$900.0M
Lower taker fee
Curve
0.04%
Deeper liquidity (TVL)
Curve
$2.70B
Longer track record
Curve
since 2020
dexwatch score
Curve
87/100
Full comparison
Every figure is an approximate snapshot from public trackers. “Best” marks the stronger value in a row — higher volume or liquidity, lower fees, longer track record. Max leverage is shown as information, not a positive.
| Exchange | $CRV ★★★★★★★★★★87/100Excellent | $AERO ★★★★★★★★★★78/100Solid |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Stableswap (AMM) | Spot DEX (AMM) |
| Chains | EthereumArbitrumOptimism+24 | Base |
| 24h volume | $480.0M | $900.0MBest |
| 7d volume | $3.30B | $5.60BBest |
| Total value lockedLiquidity depth | $2.70BBest | $380.0M |
| Token price | $0.540 | $1.18 |
| 24h change | 0.90% | 4.10% |
| Market cap | $720.0M | $980.0M |
| Maker feeNegative = rebate | 0% | 0% |
| Taker feeLower is cheaper | 0.04%Best | 0.2% |
| Max leverageHigher = riskier | Spot only | Spot only |
| Trading pairs | 540 | 540 |
| LaunchedLonger track record | 2020Best | 2023 |
| Security scoredexwatch estimate | 85/100Best | 82/100 |
| Audits | Trail of BitsMixBytes | No major exploits reported |
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Curve vs Aerodrome FAQ
Which has higher trading volume, Curve or Aerodrome?
Aerodrome — about $900.0M in the last 24 hours versus $480.0M on Curve. Figures are an approximate snapshot and move constantly.
Is Curve or Aerodrome cheaper to trade?
Curve has the lower headline taker fee at 0.04%, versus 0.2% on Aerodrome. Network gas and price impact still apply on top.
Which has deeper liquidity, Curve or Aerodrome?
Curve holds more total value locked ($2.70B versus $380.0M), a rough proxy for how much size a market can absorb.
What's the main difference between Curve and Aerodrome?
Curve is a stableswap (amm) on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, while Aerodrome is a spot dex (amm) on Base. Match the venue to the chain and assets you actually use.
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