CRV vs UNI: Curve DAO vs Uniswap — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Curve DAO (CRV) and Uniswap (UNI) using the DeFi Intel research dataset. Governance token of Curve Finance, a stablecoin-focused AMM. Used in the veCRV vote-escrow model to direct liquidity emissions across pools. Governance token of Uniswap, the largest decentralized exchange. Holders vote on protocol upgrades, fee switches, and treasury allocations. As of the last data review, UNI ranks #42 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$5B) and CRV ranks #43 (≈$0.9B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Curve DAO (CRV) | Uniswap (UNI) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #43 | #42 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $0.9B | $5B |
| Category | DeFi DEX | DeFi DEX |
| Chain(s) | Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche | Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, BSC, Unichain |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Launched | August 2020 | September 2020 |
| Issuer | Curve Finance | Uniswap Labs |
| Issuer type | DAO-governed | DAO-governed |
| Total supply | 3,030,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
| Circulating supply | 1,290,000,000 | 600,000,000 |
| Max supply | 3,030,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 |
Curve DAO (CRV) in brief
- Governance token of Curve Finance, a stablecoin-focused AMM. Used in the veCRV vote-escrow model to direct liquidity emissions across pools.
- Launched August 2020.
- ERC-20 token; trades on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche.
- Max supply: 3,030,000,000.
- Issuer: Curve Finance.
Full profile: Curve DAO (CRV) token page.
Uniswap (UNI) in brief
- Governance token of Uniswap, the largest decentralized exchange. Holders vote on protocol upgrades, fee switches, and treasury allocations.
- Launched September 2020.
- ERC-20 token; trades on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, BSC, Unichain.
- Max supply: 1,000,000,000.
- Issuer: Uniswap Labs.
Full profile: Uniswap (UNI) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- UNI is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #42 (≈$5B) versus rank #43 (≈$0.9B) for CRV.
- Both launched in 2020.
- They live on different chains — CRV: Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche; UNI: Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, BSC, Unichain.
- Both are classified as DeFi DEX assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, CRV or UNI?
Uniswap (UNI) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $5B (rank #42) versus $0.9B (rank #43) for CRV, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Curve DAO and Uniswap launch?
Curve DAO launched in August 2020; Uniswap launched in September 2020.
Are CRV and UNI on the same chain?
No. CRV is on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, Avalanche, while UNI is on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Polygon, BSC, Unichain.
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Methodology & sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the DeFi Intel token research dataset — the same data that powers the CRV and UNI token profiles. Market capitalisations and supply figures are approximate snapshots from the last dataset review, not live quotes. DeFi Intel publishes editorial research, not financial advice.