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What Are Stablecoins and How Do They Maintain Value?
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value, usually pegged to fiat currencies like the USD:
Types of Stablecoins:
Fiat-backed (USDT, USDC) – Backed by reserves of traditional currency.
Crypto-backed (DAI) – Collateralized by other cryptocurrencies.
Algorithmic (UST – failed) – Uses smart contracts to maintain stability.
Why Stablecoins Are Important – They reduce volatility, making them useful for payments, remittances, and DeFi.
Risks – Centralized control (USDT reserves concerns), de-pegging risks (UST crash), and regulatory scrutiny.
Use Cases – Trading pairs on crypto exchanges, earning yield in DeFi, and cross-border payments.
Popular Stablecoins – USDT (Tether), USDC (Circle), DAI (MakerDAO), and BUSD (Binance USD).
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