Curve Finance has launched a "Lite" version of its decentralized exchange (DEX) infrastructure on Layer 2 networks, allowing permissionless deployment and retaining control through the CurveDAO. TaikoXYZ has already implemented this new version on its Layer 2 platform, offering optimized liquidity pools with ultra-low gas fees. The Lite version is fully DAO-controlled and secured by Ethereum. Additionally, Curve has partnered with BlackRock and Elixir to integrate BlackRock's BUIDL into decentralized finance (DeFi). This collaboration enables token holders to mint the yield-bearing stablecoin deUSD against BUIDL and trade it on Curve, potentially bringing up to $1 billion in real-world assets (RWAs) into the DeFi ecosystem. BlackRock is also set to use Curve as a primary liquidity hub, and a new $533 million fund has been launched to bridge traditional financial assets with DeFi.