DEX comparison
UniswapvsCurve
A general-purpose AMM for any token versus the specialist for low-slippage stablecoin and pegged-asset swaps.
At a glance
Higher 24h volume
Uniswap
$3.50B
Lower taker fee
Curve
0.04%
Deeper liquidity (TVL)
Uniswap
$4.98B
Longer track record
Uniswap
since 2018
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 | $UNI ★★★★★★★★★★79/100Solid | $CRV ★★★★★★★★★★87/100Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Spot DEX (AMM) | Stableswap (AMM) |
| Chains | EthereumBaseArbitrumPolygon+1 | EthereumArbitrumOptimism+24 |
| 24h volume | $3.50BBest | $480.0M |
| 7d volume | $22.00BBest | $3.30B |
| Total value lockedLiquidity depth | $4.98BBest | $2.70B |
| Token price | $11.40 | $0.540 |
| 24h change | 0.60% | 0.90% |
| Market cap | $7.10B | $720.0M |
| Maker feeNegative = rebate | 0% | 0% |
| Taker feeLower is cheaper | 0.3% | 0.04%Best |
| Max leverageHigher = riskier | Spot only | Spot only |
| Trading pairs | 9.8KBest | 540 |
| LaunchedLonger track record | 2018Best | 2020 |
| Security scoredexwatch estimate | 90/100Best | 85/100 |
| Audits | Trail of BitsABDKConsenSys | Trail of BitsMixBytes |
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Uniswap vs Curve FAQ
Which has higher trading volume, Uniswap or Curve?
Uniswap — about $3.50B in the last 24 hours versus $480.0M on Curve. Figures are an approximate snapshot and move constantly.
Is Uniswap or Curve cheaper to trade?
Curve has the lower headline taker fee at 0.04%, versus 0.3% on Uniswap. Network gas and price impact still apply on top.
Which has deeper liquidity, Uniswap or Curve?
Uniswap holds more total value locked ($4.98B versus $2.70B), a rough proxy for how much size a market can absorb.
What's the main difference between Uniswap and Curve?
Uniswap is a spot dex (amm) on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, while Curve is a stableswap (amm) on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism. Match the venue to the chain and assets you actually use.
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