Convex Finance Releases Faster Frontend

🚀 Convex's speedy makeover

By Convex Finance
Aug 19, 2024, 6:49 PM
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Convex Finance has unveiled a new frontend with significant speed and performance enhancements.​ Key improvements include:

  • Faster page loading: The "Convex for Curve" section now loads in 218ms, down from 2.​31 seconds.​
  • Smoother navigation: Pages load instantly with minimal lag.​
  • Improved privacy: Google Fonts retired for better security.​

Convex warns users not to click any links posted below their official announcement to avoid potential scams or phishing attempts.​

This update follows a recent landing page redesign, showcasing Convex's commitment to user experience and platform optimization.​

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⏰ Final Call: Convex Creator Collective Sign-Up Deadline in 4 Days

The **Convex Creator Collective** sign-up deadline is December 15th - just **4 days remaining** to join this round. **Already registered?** You're automatically enrolled for December. **New participants must:** - Review program details - Sign up via registration link - Create quality Convex Finance content - Post on social platforms (X, YouTube, etc.) - Join [Convex Discord](http://discord.gg/TTEVTqY488) - Share content in 'creator-content' channel **Prize pool:** Up to **10,000 $CVX tokens** available for winners. November's first round saw creative submissions including Captain Planet spoofs, educational deep dives, and governance tools. Winners received between 500-5,000 CVX tokens. **Don't miss this opportunity** to compete for substantial CVX rewards while creating valuable DeFi educational content.

Convex Issues Repeated Security Warning Against Phishing Links

Convex Issues Repeated Security Warning Against Phishing Links

**Convex Finance has issued multiple security warnings** across several days, alerting users about fraudulent links appearing in their social media replies. The DeFi protocol explicitly states they **will not post any links** after their official announcements. Any links appearing below their tweets claiming to be from Convex are: - Spam attempts - Fake websites - Phishing scams This repeated warning suggests **ongoing impersonation attacks** targeting Convex users. The frequency of these alerts indicates scammers are persistently trying to exploit the protocol's community. **Stay vigilant** - only interact with official Convex channels and verify all links independently.

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)

🪂 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.

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