Curve Finance Goes Multi-Chain: DeFi Giant Launches on Etherlink, Uniting Tezos and EVM Ecosystems

DeFi's liquidity powerhouse just bridged the divide between two blockchain titans.

In a move that could reshape cross-chain liquidity, Curve Finance has deployed on Etherlink—Tezos' EVM-compatible layer. The integration marks a seismic shift for both ecosystems, giving EVM users a frictionless on-ramp to Tezos' low-fee environment while injecting Curve's battle-tested stablecoin swaps into a fresh market.

Why this matters: Liquidity begets liquidity. Curve's arrival could trigger a domino effect—imagine Tezos-native projects tapping into deeper pools, while Ethereum users discover cheaper alternatives to gas-guzzling mainnet transactions. The timing's no accident either, with Etherlink positioning itself as an EVM alternative that doesn't force developers to choose between compatibility and low costs.

Of course, the usual suspects will call this 'DeFi innovation' while quietly hoping their bags get pumped. But beneath the speculative noise? A legit step toward blockchain interoperability—one swap at a time.

Strengthening Tezos-EVM interoperability

Curve’s arrival strengthens its position as a key part of the Tezos DeFi landscape. It’s already regarded as a possible backbone for trading stablecoins on Etherlink and other platforms connected to Tezos.

Etherlink, on the other hand, has experienced consistent growth in the past few months. It’s TVL has increased from $1.4 million to $47.7 million after exiting public beta in early 2025. Upgrades like faster bridging and faster smart contract speeds have made this growth possible. 

Although Etherlink’s rapid expansion indicates significant momentum, it’s still uncertain how long this trend will continue after incentive programs end. Even so, Curve’s deployment adds credibility to the network and opens new pathways for liquidity between Tezos and Ethereum-based chains.