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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by pegging them to a reserve of assets, usually fiat currencies like the US dollar. They aim to reduce price volatility, making them more reliable for transactions and as a store of value.
There are different types of stablecoins:
There are different types of stablecoins:
- Fiat-Collateralized: Backed 1:1 by fiat currency, such as Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), held in reserve by a trusted entity.
- Crypto-Collateralized: Backed by other cryptocurrencies, like Dai, which is generated by locking up Ethereum in a smart contract.
- Algorithmic: Use algorithms to control supply without backing by collateral, such as Ampleforth (AMPL).