> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.curveyield.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.curveyield.com/curveyield-introduction.md).

# CurveYield Introduction

CurveYield is DAO-controlled liquidity infrastructure for AMMs, vaults, credit markets, and protocol-owned liquidity.

The protocol integrates specialized pool infrastructure, tokenized yield strategies, productive collateral markets, and treasury-owned liquidity into one coordinated system. Operations are supported by automation, cross-chain messaging, MEV-aware infrastructure, and peer-to-peer data networks.

CurveYield uses proven DeFi primitives where possible and adds targeted coordination contracts where needed. Users and integrators must review product status, contract references, and risks before using any CurveYield system.

## Start here

| Page                                                              | Use it for                                               |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Executive Summary](/curveyield-summary.md)                       | A concise overview of CurveYield 2.0                     |
| [Protocol Overview](/protocol-overview.md)                        | The system model and how the layers fit together         |
| [CurveYield DEX](/products/curveyield-dex.md)                     | Pool infrastructure, fee policy, and liquidity economics |
| [Yield Vaults](/products/yield-vaults.md)                         | Live vault families and vault design                     |
| [cyUSD and Credit Systems](/products/cyusd-and-credit-systems.md) | Stable liquidity and credit-market direction             |
| [Product Status](/reference/product-status.md)                    | Current status of major products and modules             |
| [Contracts](/reference/contracts.md)                              | Public contract references                               |
| [Risks](/reference/risks.md)                                      | System-wide risk disclosure                              |

Live product status, contract addresses, and risk notes are maintained on the reference pages. Product pages describe how each component fits into the broader CurveYield system.


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