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What Is the Function of a ‘Decentralized Stablecoin’?

A decentralized stablecoin aims to maintain a stable value, often pegged to a fiat currency like the US Dollar, without relying on a central authority or traditional financial institutions. It achieves this stability through collateralized debt positions, algorithmic mechanisms, or a combination of both, managed by smart contracts.

This allows for censorship-resistant, transparent, and globally accessible digital currency for transactions and savings. It acts as a bridge between the volatile crypto world and the stable fiat world.

What Is the Risk of an Algorithmic Stablecoin?
How Does the Counterparty Risk Differ between Holding an Algorithmic versus an Asset-Backed Stablecoin?
Can a Stablecoin Be Both Algorithmically Managed and Partially Collateralized (A Hybrid Model)?
How Does the Peg of a Stablecoin Affect Its Use in Derivatives Settlement?