Creating USDMin, a MIN-backed stablecoin

USDMin is a decentralized stablecoin backed by the native MIN asset. It is inspired by Djed, but has a number of key advantages that make it a more secure, sustainable, and useful stablecoin.

Security

USDMin is 100% backed by smart contracts. This means that users can always redeem their USDMin tokens for their equivalent value in US dollars. Additionally, USDMin is backed by the fees of Minswap users, making it more resistant to volatility.

Sustainability

USDMin is generated by users who perform swaps on Minswap. This means that USDMin is sustainable in the long term and does not depend on users to add reserves.

Usability

USDMin can be used to purchase assets on Minswap or to hedge against volatility. Additionally, USDMin can replace Fee Switch, the current Cardano transaction fee system.

Fees

USDMin has low fees, making it more attractive to users than other stablecoins. Additionally, USDMin’s low fees help to reduce the risk of liquidation or loss of funds.

Implementation of USDMin

USDMin will be implemented using the following steps:

  1. Minswap swap fees will be used to purchase MIN.
  2. The purchased MIN will be stored in a treasury.
  3. The treasury will use the MIN to purchase USDMin.
  4. The purchased USDMin will be distributed to Minswap users.

Benefits of USDMin

USDMin has a number of benefits over other stablecoins, including:

  • Security: USDMin is 100% backed by smart contracts and is backed by the fees of Minswap users.
  • Sustainability: USDMin is generated by users who perform swaps on Minswap and does not depend on users to add reserves.
  • Usability: USDMin can be used to purchase assets on Minswap or to hedge against volatility.
  • Fees: USDMin has low fees, making it more attractive to users than other stablecoins.

Conclusion

USDMin is a secure, sustainable, useful, and affordable stablecoin. It is a great addition to the Cardano platform and will help to drive blockchain adoption.

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USDM is a welcome addition to the Cardano space and hopefully other ecosystems I see value in this project. I agree w/ this proposal.

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An additional 0.05% could be used to send to USDM liquidity,

oh the other thing that occurred to me is to use the ADA staking to buy MIN and with that provide more liquidity for USDM, the latter would only affect returns in FARMING, but would boost MIN’s

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