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Explain the Difference between Centralized and Decentralized Stablecoin Mint and Burn Governance.

Centralized governance (e.g. USDT, USDC) is controlled by a single entity that manages the collateral and decides when to mint or burn.

This offers speed and simplicity but requires trust. Decentralized governance (e.g.

Dai) uses smart contracts and community voting (DAOs) to automate and approve mint/burn decisions, aiming for transparency and censorship resistance.

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