USDS is designed to challenge the existing stablecoin market dynamics, specifically targeting the dominance of single-issuers like Circle and Tether. Unlike traditional stablecoins that funnel significant rewards back to issuers or a select group of partners, USDS introduces a novel reward system that deploys up to 98% of earnings to participants who support the ecosystem. This approach ensures that all eligible institutions, exchanges, liquidity providers, and users are incentivized to support and grow the USDS network, fostering a more inclusive and balanced ecosystem.
Key Features of USDS:
- 1:1 USD Backing: USDS is fully backed by a combination of short-duration T-bills, overnight repos, and cash, ensuring high liquidity and low risk.
- Real-Time Proof-of-Reserves: Transparency is at the core of USDS, with real-time proof-of-reserves published on usdstandard.com and monthly audits conducted by top-tier accounting firms.
- Global Accessibility: Available to institutions, individuals, and DeFi participants worldwide, USDS provides easy onramps from USD, USDC, and USDT with no conversion fees.
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