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Treasury-linked stablecoins introduce new DeFi options

Treasury-linked stablecoins introduce new DeFi options

GrafaGrafa2024/11/20 13:37
By:Isaac Francis

The integration of Treasury-linked stablecoins into decentralised finance (DeFi) is bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain-based systems.

The launch of USDX (CRYPTO:USDX) on the Flare Network exemplifies this shift, offering a stablecoin linked to U.S. Treasury yields.

USDX, native to Flare’s decentralised blockchain, aims to enhance economic utility in DeFi by providing real-world yield opportunities, potentially challenging established assets like USDC.

Flare’s USDX is embedded in the FAsset system, a trustless, overcollateralised bridging mechanism that supports yield generation and improved liquidity.

Hugo Philion, co-founder of Flare Network and CEO of Flare Labs, highlighted that “whilst locked in agent vaults as cUSDX,” USDX can earn yields via Clearpool, enhancing the asset’s economic desirability.

He noted that FAssets are secured until the Flare Time Series Oracle (FTSO) verifies a reliable price for USDX.

The launch of USDX has faced criticism over listing delays and concerns about missing market opportunities.

Philion addressed these by emphasising the importance of a strategic, long-term approach.

“Being panicky about what happens over a two-week timeframe is a sign that you don’t really believe in the future of crypto. As CEO of Flare Labs and chairman of the Flare Foundation, I can’t be panicky. I must lead the team to build methodically for the future that is coming,” Philion stated.

Clearpool’s vault on Flare exclusively accepts USDX, enabling holders to stake their stablecoins for exposure to Treasury yield rates.

Since May, Clearpool has maintained yields that align with U.S. Treasury rates, boosting confidence in the platform’s yield sustainability.

Flare’s conservative launch strategy aims to mitigate risks by initially limiting FAsset creation.

This approach considers potential market impacts and regulatory compliance, with Philion noting, “by targeting growth through a gradual, conservative approach,” milestones can be achieved while adapting to regulatory changes and ensuring legal safety.

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