Create a Pool Gauge

If a curator creates a market using a Curve pool through the Napier Interface, they can add a pool gauge, enabling users to earn additional revenue and CRV rewards.

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Go to Curator Dashboard

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If you haven't verified your address, follow the steps on the "Verify Your Account" page first

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If you haven't curated anything yet, follow the steps on the "Create a New Market " page first

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Select a specific market and make sure you’re on the “Gauge” section.

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Click the "Add Gauge" button to be redircted to Curve UI.

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To navigate the Curve UI, please follow the guidelines provided in the Curve Finance documentation | Creating a pool gauge.

Deploy Mainnet Pool Gauge

1. Access the Deploy Gauge Page

   • Navigate to the Deploy Gauge page.

   • Ensure the switch in the right-hand corner is set to the left as shown in the UI.

   • The "Deploy Mainnet Gauge" screen should now be visible.

2. Input Pool Details

   • Enter the pool address (0x...) in the designated field.

   • Select the pool type from the dropdown menu.

   • If the pool type is pre-selected, you do not need to make any changes.

3. Deploy the Gauge

   • Click Deploy Gauge after filling in the required information.

   • Confirm the transaction using your preferred wallet.

4. Verify Deployment

   • If the incorrect pool type is selected or a gauge already exists, the UI will display an error message.

   • If unsure, try different options—there is no harm in testing.

5. Add the Gauge to the Controller

   • Once the transaction is confirmed, the gauge is deployed.

   • A vote can be created to add it to the gauge controller.

   • Adding the gauge allows it to receive CRV rewards when allocated gauge weight.

Deploying a Sidechain Gauge on Curve

1. Navigate to the Deploy Gauge Page

   • Click the switch to the right to access the "Deploy Sidechain Gauge" screen.

2. Connect to the Desired Sidechain

   • Select and connect to the network where the pool is located (e.g., Base).

3. Deploy the Sidechain (Child) Gauge

   • Input the LP Token Address (same as the pool address for newer pools).

   • Select the pool type from the dropdown menu.

   • Click Deploy Gauge and confirm the transaction.

   • If the incorrect pool type is selected or a gauge already exists, an error message will be displayed.

4. Deploy the Ethereum Mainnet (Parent) Gauge

   • Click the arrow icon to proceed to Step 2.

   • Select the same network where the sidechain gauge was deployed.

   • Ensure the same pool type is selected as in Step 1 (no UI error will be shown for incorrect selections).

   • Enter the LP Token Address (same as in Step 1).

   • Click Deploy Gauge and confirm the transaction.

5. Finalize the Gauge Deployment

   • Once the transaction is confirmed, the gauge is deployed.

   • A vote can be created to add it to the gauge controller.

   • Once added, the gauge will receive CRV rewards for stakers when allocated gauge weight.