Convex Finance distributed 10,000 CVX tokens to November's top content creators in their inaugural Creator Collective competition.
Winners:
- 1st Place: @arqus (5,000 CVX) - Captain Planet Convex spoof
- 2nd Place: @lordjorx (3,000 CVX) - Educational Twitter/YouTube content
- 3rd Place: @OnlyJousting (1,000 CVX) - "Buy CVX Correct" utility app
- 4th Place: @DefiShaka (500 CVX) - vlCVX voting education
- 5th Place: @ikebillion_ (500 CVX) - Lion King spoof video
The competition showcased diverse content from superhero spoofs to governance tools, setting high standards for educational DeFi content.
December Competition Open:
- Same 10,000 CVX token prize pool
- Sign-up deadline: December 15th
- Submission deadline: December 31st
- Must join Discord and post in Creator Collective channel
Ready to create winning DeFi content?
馃敽馃帀 CONVEX CREATOR COLLECTIVE - NOVEMBER WINNERS! 馃帀馃敽 The FIRST MONTH of the Convex Creator Collective is in the books! Our judging panel was blown away by the quality of submissions showcasing boosted yields and governance power! 10,000 CVX tokens distributed! 馃У馃憞
馃毃 Convex Issues Security Warning
**Convex Finance has issued an important security alert** to protect users from potential scams. The protocol announced they will **not post any links** following their recent communications. Any links appearing below their official tweets should be considered: - Spam attempts - Fake websites - **Phishing attacks** This warning comes as DeFi protocols face increasing threats from scammers impersonating legitimate projects. **Stay vigilant** - always verify official channels before clicking any links or connecting wallets.
Convex Finance Recreates Gauge Vote Proposals Due to Technical Error
**Convex Finance has recreated gauge vote proposals** for both Curve and FXN protocols due to a technical error in the original submissions. **Key Action Required:** - Users who already voted in this epoch must **cast their votes again** on the new proposals - Previous votes on the erroneous proposals will not count This marks the second time this year Convex has needed to recreate gauge vote proposals, with a similar incident occurring in April 2025 involving missing gauges from the Curve proposal. **Next Steps:** - Visit the official Convex voting platform to recast your vote - Ensure you're using legitimate Convex links only
Convex Finance Launches Creator Collective Program with Monthly $CVX Token Rewards
Convex Finance has launched the **Convex Creator Collective**, a 6-month program distributing 10,000 $CVX tokens monthly to content creators. **Monthly Rewards Structure:** - 1st place: 5,000 $CVX tokens - 2nd place: 3,000 $CVX tokens - 3rd place: 1,000 $CVX tokens - 4th & 5th place: 500 $CVX tokens each **Eligible Content Types:** - Articles and guides - YouTube videos and tutorials - Podcasts and interviews - Twitter threads - Infographics and memes **How to Participate:** - Register by the 15th of each month - Create quality Convex content - Promote on public platforms - Submit to Discord for judging Judges evaluate submissions based on quality, accuracy, and impact. Content must be promoted on public platforms beyond Discord. **Program Benefits:** Participants can build audiences in DeFi, connect with protocol experts, and learn about yield optimization strategies. Convex currently manages $1.28B in TVL and controls 53.13% of all veCRV. Registration closes on the 15th of each month. [Sign up here](https://fill.formnx.com/f/convex-creator-collective-sign-up-19qf15)
馃獋 YB Airdrop Distribution
**$YB Airdrop Distribution Begins** Convex announces automatic distribution of $YB tokens to vlCVX voter addresses. Key details: - **No action required** - tokens sent directly to wallets - **No claiming process** needed - Recipients can check eligibility at [GitHub list](https://github.com/convex-eth/platform/tree/main/airdrop/yb) **Security Warning** Convex emphasizes they will not post additional links after their announcement. Any links appearing below their official tweet are: - Spam or phishing attempts - Fake Convex impersonators - Should not be clicked **Need Help?** Users experiencing issues with direct transfers should contact Convex on Discord within the next few days for assistance.