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Michael Egorov

Founder • Curve Finance
Michael Egorov is a physicist, entrepreneur, and crypto maximalist who stood at the origins of DeFi creation. He founded a leading global decentralized exchange (DEX) designed for efficient and low-slippage trading of stablecoins - Curve Finance. Michael Egorov transitioned to the crypto industry from the scientific field. In 2003, Mr. Egorov won a bronze medal at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO). Later, he earned a PhD in the field of ultracold atoms in Australia. In 2020, he developed an algorithm for exchanging stablecoins, created the initial interface, and launched Curve Finance. Since the inception of Curve Finance, Michael Egorov has always developed all of his solutions/products independently.
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  • Since Mar 2025
  • Last Active Jul 14, 2025
  • Primary Beat DeFi
Featured Article Ethereum vs. Solana in 2025: Why decentralization may surpass speed in DeFi’s next chapter
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DeFi

Ethereum vs. Solana in 2025: Why decentralization may surpass speed in DeFi’s next chapter

5 min read Jul 14, 2025
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Crypto exchanges at risk: What the industry must learn from the largest Bybit hack
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Hacks

Crypto exchanges at risk: What the industry must learn from the largest Bybit hack

Recent Bybit hack exposes vulnerabilities in centralized exchange systems, prompting urgent calls for advanced security measures and decentralized solutions.

7 min read Mar 29, 2025

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