#### What is cVault.finance? cVault.finance, also known as CORE, is a [decentralized finance](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-defi) [protocol](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-a-protocol) that aims to introduce a unique approach to [yield](https://blog.coinbase.com/around-the-block-7-understanding-yield-farming-and-the-latest-developments-in-defi-ef9f1ac910fb) farming. It is built on the [Ethereum](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-ethereum) [blockchain](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-a-blockchain) and utilizes a deflationary governance token, CORE, which users can [stake](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-staking) to participate in yield farming. Unlike many other DeFi protocols, cVault.finance does not [mint](https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/crypto-education/glossary/mint) new [tokens](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-a-token) to reward [liquidity](https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/crypto-education/glossary/liquidity-) providers. Instead, it charges a 1% fee on token transfers, which is then used to reward those who provide liquidity. This approach, referred to as "deflationary farming", aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of the platform by preventing the devaluation of the token through excessive [inflation](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-inflation). #### How does cVault.finance work? cVault.finance operates on a unique model that aims to differentiate it from other DeFi protocols. It employs a deflationary farming approach where no new tokens are [minted](https://help.coinbase.com/en/pro/getting-started/general-crypto-education/glossary/mint). Instead, a 1% fee is charged on token transfers, and these fees are used to reward liquidity providers. The protocol also prevents the withdrawal of liquidity from [Uniswap](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-uniswap), aiming to guarantee a stable market. The governance of cVault.finance is community-driven, with CORE token holders voting on changes to the protocol, such as the creation or elimination of liquidity pools. This decentralized approach aims to ensure the platform's adaptability and responsiveness to the needs of its users. #### What are the potential use cases for cVault.finance? cVault.finance aims to provide a sustainable and community-driven platform for yield farming. Users can stake their CORE tokens to earn rewards from transaction fees, making it a potential source of passive income for those involved in the DeFi space. The platform also plans to introduce "Automated Strategy [Vaults](https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/crypto-education/glossary/vault)", which will allow for the automatic execution of profit-generating strategies for staked tokens. This could potentially provide users with an automated way to optimize their returns. Furthermore, the community-driven governance model of cVault.finance could serve as a model for other DeFi projects seeking to decentralize decision-making and put power in the hands of token holders. #### What is the history of cVault.finance? cVault.finance was launched on the Ethereum mainnet in September 2020 by two pseudonymous developers known as "0xRevert" and "X 3". This marked their first venture into the [crypto](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-cryptocurrency)-related project space. The platform's governance token, CORE, debuted on Uniswap seven days after the platform's launch. The co-founders were motivated to create cVault.finance after observing DeFi yield farming operations that they perceived to be making poor economic decisions, such as minting new tokens as part of the farming process. In October 2020, another pseudonymous individual, "0xdec4f", joined the leadership team as head of operations. The platform's [smart contract](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-a-smart-contract) was audited in October 2020 by The Arcadia Group, a blockchain software development and security consulting company.