sUSD, a new type of stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasury Bills, is joining its ecosystem.
Created by Solayer Labs , sUSD is part of a new wave of digital dollars backed by real-world assets. Let’s break down what that means and why it matters.
What is sUSD?
sUSD is a stablecoin. Unlike other digital currencies that can go up and down in price, sUSD is backed by U.S. Treasury Bills. This connection to U.S. Treasuries, which are trusted and secure government bonds, gives sUSD a solid foundation, helping it keep its value stable.
Solana’s ecosystem is already home to other stablecoins, like USDY and Maple Finance, both of which also use U.S. Treasuries. By adding sUSD, Solana is expanding its collection of “tokenized” U.S. Treasuries. They are digital versions of government bonds that live on the blockchain.
Welcome sUSD — a U.S. Treasury Bill-backed stablecoin on Solana by @solayer_labs ! pic.twitter.com/BJIyqyy3mM
— Solana (@solana) October 29, 2024
This setup makes it easy for users to buy, trade, and hold assets that feel as safe as the dollar but still have the flexibility of digital currency. Adding sUSD is part of Solana’s plan to create a strong and secure stablecoin network, giving users more options.
Why Should We Care?
Stablecoins like sUSD bring security and stability to the often bumpy world of crypto. With sUSD, users don’t have to worry about wild price swings. Instead, they can rely on its steady value, which is backed by real assets. This stablecoin will also be available for things like trading and even saving, adding a safer option for those interested in crypto but wary of risk.
5/ sUSD protocol is a non-custodial Request-For-Quote (RFQ) marketplace – only owners can create or destroy sUSD
USDC deposits are created into quotes, and through our matching engine, is sent across different qualified RWA tokenizers
then, sUSD is minted back to the users
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— Solayer (@solayer_labs) October 29, 2024
Plus, with sUSD joining other options like USDY and Maple Finance, Solana is fast becoming a “one-stop shop” for digital assets that hold value. It’s like having more tools in a toolbox—you have more ways to manage your money digitally without the worry of sudden drops in value.
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