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August 18
1 min read

Stablecoins and Their Role in DeFi

The role of stablecoins in decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems is vital. In a volatile crypto market, stablecoins provide much-needed stability, and they make DeFi applications more accessible and practical.

Here, we take a look at some of the important areas in which stablecoins underpin DeFi platforms, and how they function.

Liquidity:
In addition to serving as a base pair in many decentralized exchanges (thus enabling the trading of crypto against a stable value), stablecoins also facilitate the creation of liquidity pools which keep digital money trades flowing.

Volatility:
Mitigation of volatility in crypto is another essential function of stablecoins. They offer consistent reference points for users to engage in DeFi operations without exposure to unpredictable market changes.

Collateral:
Many DeFi lending platforms utilize stablecoins as collateral, and they reduce the risk of liquidation due to price volatility.

Smart Contracts:
Easy integration of stablecoins into smart contracts has facilitated programmatic money movements within DeFi applications. They also play a crucial role in complex processes such as options and futures trading.

Yield Farming:
Along with liquidity mining, yield farming strategies often utilize stablecoins to facilitate liquidity, a practice which is incentivized by DeFi protocols. 

Cross-Chain Transactions:
Wrapped stablecoins such as USDC enable users to transfer value between blockchain networks, potentiating the growth and interoperability of DeFi ecosystems.

The descriptions provided above are all based on publicly available information, and cannot be considered as financial advice or encouragement to invest. Sources of information used in this article include Investopedia and Forbes. All transactions involving digital assets involve certain risks, which you should familiarize yourself with prior to any investment.

 
TOPICS
Digital Assets
Finance World

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