Buraaak
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Stablecoins are designed to maintain a stable value, unlike the highly volatile nature of traditional cryptocurrencies. They achieve this stability through several mechanisms:
- Fiat-Collateralized: These stablecoins, like USDT and USDC, are backed 1:1 by fiat currency reserves. For every stablecoin issued, an equivalent amount of fiat is held, ensuring the value remains stable and redeemable at any time.
- Crypto-Collateralized: Backed by other cryptocurrencies, these stablecoins are often over-collateralized. For example, DAI uses more than $1 worth of Ethereum to issue $1 of DAI, providing a cushion against crypto volatility.
- Algorithmic: These stablecoins use algorithms and smart contracts to control supply and demand, adjusting the token supply to maintain the price peg. While efficient, they are more complex and risky.
- Commodity-Collateralized: Backed by assets like gold, these stablecoins provide a hedge against inflation, with each token representing a specific amount of the underlying commodity.