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are stablecoins as the future of crypto a bad thing?

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the current stablecoin marketcap is $237.49B

not a huge part of the crypto as a whole YET, but i foresee it being the main way people interact and use it as time goes on

the question is - is it a potential contagion considering how centralized all stables are?

or does present adoption outweigh future centralization risk?



Community strategy at @offchainlabs,  contributing to /arbitrum

Stablecoins, with a $237.49B market cap, are a small but growing part of crypto. Their centralized nature raises contagion risks, as failures like Tether or USDC could ripple through markets. However, their adoption fuels practical use—fast, stable transactions for everyday payments. The trade-off hinges on regulation and innovation. Robust oversight and decentralized alternatives could curb risks while preserving utility. For now, adoption's momentum seems to outweigh centralization concerns, but vigilance is crucial.

