Gauge Wars & Vote Incentives
veCRV holders control where CRV emissions flow. By voting for gauges, they direct rewards to specific pools — creating a multi-billion dollar market for "bribes" where protocols pay voters to support their pools.
Emissions Flow
How CRV emissions travel from token to pool rewards. Click stages to learn more.
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veCRV Lock Calculator
veCRV Received
5,000
Voting Power
0.005%
Directed Emissions / yr
$1,250
Voting Power Decay
Bribe Marketplace
Protocols pay veCRV voters to direct emissions to their pools. Compare the top bribe platforms:
Avg $/veCRV (Votium)
$0.082
Your Bribe Income / yr
$410
Why It Matters
The gauge wars are one of DeFi's most fascinating game theory arenas. Protocols like Convex, Aura, and StakeDAO aggregate veCRV voting power, while bribe platforms create efficient markets for emissions. A single gauge vote can direct millions in CRV rewards — making the cost of bribes far cheaper than direct liquidity incentives.