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Stablecoin
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Stablecoin

A type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by being backed by reserves or other mechanisms that keep its price tied to an asset like the U.S. dollar. Used to move value using blockchain rails, without exposure to price volatility. One of the most actively adopted blockchain instruments in institutional contexts.

TradFi equivalent
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TradFi equivalent
A money market fund or commercial paper. An instrument designed to preserve value rather than appreciate, and used for liquidity and settlement rather than investment return.
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Analogy
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Analogy
A prepaid debit card loaded in a specific currency. The value is stable because it is pegged to that currency. You use it to transact, not to invest.
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