Curve Finance operates as a decentralized exchange and automated market maker, primarily on the Ethereum blockchain and compatible EVM sidechains/L2s. It specializes in efficient trading of stablecoins and volatile assets. Curve has also introduced its own over-collateralized USD stablecoin, crvUSD, powered by a unique liquidation mechanism. The platform offers APIs for various Curve pool properties and supports permissionless deployment of liquidity pools.