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Convex Finance Tokenomics Overview

Full Convex Finance tokenomics breakdown: CVX token allocation, vesting schedule, supply distribution, unlock dates, and investor terms.

Produced by Tokenomics.com in collaboration with BlackTokenomics.
TGE DateMay 16, 2021
Max Total Supply100,000,000
CategoryDeFi
Transparency
LOWHIGH
CVX Allocation Distribution
Shows how the tokens are split across all allocation pools.
Pool Name
Allocation %
Release Progress
Locked $
Next Unlock
Curve LP Rewards
50.0%Undisclosed$85.4MUndisclosed
Liquidity Mining
25.0%
100.00%
$0.0Finished
Convex Team
10.0%
100.00%
$0.0Finished
Treasury
9.7%
100.00%
$0.0Finished
Investors
3.3%
100.00%
$0.0Finished
veCRV Voters
1.0%
100.00%
$0.0Finished
veCRV holders
1.0%
100.00%
$0.0Finished
CVX Vesting Release Schedule
Full token vesting release schedule over time, broken down by allocation pool. Undisclosed allocations are shown as a faint max-immediate-unlock overlay.

CVX Tokenomics FAQ

Key questions and answers about Convex Finance tokenomics. Last updated 03/17/26, 2:42 PM

What is the utility of the CVX token?

Convex Finance has 3 primary token utilities:

  • Staking Rewards: CVX can be staked to earn cvxCRV (a share of Curve LP CRV earnings), and vote-locked CVX holders receive additional fee shares from CRV and FXS revenue, yielding roughly 1.5–4% annually.
  • Delegated: vlCVX holders can delegate their voting power to Votium or other representatives without transferring tokens, and the protocol has a built-in vote delegation mechanism.
  • Other: CVX must be vote-locked for a fixed 16-week period to gain governance voting power (vlCVX), but unlike classic vote-escrow, all lockers receive the same weight regardless of lock duration — weight is proportional only to amount locked.

What is the token allocation for CVX?

Convex Finance token distribution allocates 100,000,000 CVX across 4 primary stakeholder groups:

  • Foundation: 59.70% (Curve LP Rewards 50.00%, Treasury 9.70%)
  • Community: 27.00% (Liquidity Mining 25.00%, veCRV Voters 1.00%, veCRV holders 1.00%)
  • Insiders: 10.00% (Convex Team 10.00%)
  • Investors: 3.30% (Investors 3.30%)

What is the vesting schedule for CVX?

CVX uses variable cliffs and vesting schedules that change depending on the allocation:

  • Curve LP Rewards: N/A
  • Liquidity Mining: 48 Month Linear Vesting
  • Convex Team: 12 Month Linear Vesting
  • Treasury: 12 Month Linear Vesting
  • Investors: 12 Month Linear Vesting
  • veCRV Voters: 100.0% at TGE
  • veCRV holders: 100.0% at TGE

How many CVX tokens unlock at TGE?

2% of the total supply (2,000,000 CVX) is unlocked at TGE, with the entire unlock going to Community.

What is the total supply and circulating supply of CVX?

Convex Finance has a total supply of 100,000,000 CVX, of which 49,999,988 CVX (50% of total) is currently circulating.

What is the token emission schedule for CVX?

Total length of the full Convex Finance emission schedule is 5 years, with 28.81% released in Year 1, while the remaining 21.19% is released over the following 4 years.

What percentage of CVX is allocated to the community?

27% of the Convex Finance supply is allocated to community focused pools such as Liquidity Mining, veCRV Voters, and veCRV holders.

What is Convex Finance (CVX)?

Convex Finance revolutionizes decentralized finance (DeFi) through its innovative platform, providing users with optimized staking options and maximizing rewards. Designed for Curve Finance participants, Convex allows CRV token stakers and liquidity providers to enhance their earnings with simplified access to boosted rewards. Users can deposit CRV tokens into Convex to earn CVX, their native utility token, alongside platform fees. Additionally, by minting cvxCRV tokens, users gain proportional rights to Curve's trading fees and boosted governance influence. At the heart of Convex's tokenomics is the $CVX token, a driving force behind its economic model. CVX is used to incentivize participation, enabling CRV holders and liquidity providers to access amplified benefits on the platform. Holders of $CVX also enjoy governance rights, which influence the growth and direction of the protocol. Its limited supply creates scarcity and fosters value stability, while liquidity mining and staking further enhance token utility and adoption. Convex Finance is not confined solely to the Ethereum network. With its robust cross-chain functionality, the platform allows liquidity providers to expand their staking activities and reward potential across multiple chains. Collaborations with partners like Frax Finance extend accessibility to diverse liquidity pools, further broadening earning opportunities for DeFi users. By simplifying the otherwise complex process of gaining boosted CRV rewards, Convex has positioned itself as a vital ecosystem player for DeFi enthusiasts. Whether through staking CRV for CVX, earning by holding cvxCRV, or exploring cross-chain liquidity options, Convex Finance continues to empower users and redefine reward optimization in the evolving blockchain landscape.

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