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Curve vs. PancakeSwap: Code Attribution, Licensing Risks, and What DeFi Teams Should Learn

The public spat between Curve Finance and PancakeSwap over alleged reuse of Curve's stableswap code spotlights unresolved legal and governance risks in commercial DeFi forks. This article breaks down the technical claims, likely outcomes (license, alliance, or escalation), and practical guidance for developers and governance bodies.