Stablecoins Explained
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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to hold a steady value, typically pegged to a fiat currency such as the US dollar. They exist to give crypto markets a stable unit for pricing, trading, and moving funds without needing to convert back to traditional banking rails every time.
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to hold a steady value, typically pegged to a fiat currency such as the US dollar. They exist to give crypto markets a stable unit for pricing, trading, and moving funds without needing to convert back to traditional banking rails every time.
How Stability Is Attempted
- Fiat-backed stablecoins hold reserves of cash or cash-equivalents intended to match the coins in circulation.
- Crypto-collateralized stablecoins are backed by other digital assets, often over-collateralized to absorb price swings.
- Algorithmic stablecoins attempt to maintain their peg through automated supply adjustments rather than holding reserves.
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