Convex Finance Issues Security Warning About Phishing Links

**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 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 [Sign up here](https://fill.formnx.com/f/convex-creator-collective-sign-up-19qf15) | [Join Discord](https://discord.gg/TTEVTqY488) *Ready to create winning DeFi content?*

**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 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)

**$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.