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What is Liquity USD?
Liquity USD (LUSD) is a USD-pegged stablecoin used within the Liquity protocol. It is designed to provide interest-free loans secured by Ether collateral and can be redeemed against the underlying collateral at face value. As an ERC-20 token, it operates on the Ethereum blockchain, making use of its secure infrastructure.
How does Liquity USD work?
LUSD functions through the Liquity protocol, offering interest-free loans in exchange for ETH as collateral. Users must maintain a minimum collateral ratio of 110%, and the loans are managed algorithmically, free from traditional governance. The system also includes a Stability Pool where users can deposit LUSD to earn rewards in ETH and LQTY, contributing to the stability of the protocol.
What are the potential use cases for Liquity USD?
Liquity USD serves several key purposes:
- Borrowing and Lending: Borrow LUSD against ETH collateral for purposes such as trading or leveraging positions without accumulating interest.
- Stability Pool Participation: Users can earn rewards by depositing LUSD into the Stability Pool.
- Arbitrage and Yield Strategies: Utilise LUSD in various trading strategies for arbitrage and enhance yield on lending positions.
- DeFi Integrations: Participate in the DeFi ecosystem, with usage across different platforms for lending, trading, and liquidity provision.
What is the history of Liquity USD?
Liquity USD was launched on 5th April 2021 by the Liquity protocol. The protocol was founded in December 2019 and quickly gained traction with substantial funding rounds and partnerships. Since its launch, Liquity USD has shown significant growth, with integrations into various DeFi platforms and developments such as Liquity V2, which introduced new features and expanded its use cases. The protocol’s governance-free, decentralized structure, and stable value against the US dollar contribute to its appeal and adoption in the crypto ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the current price of Liquity USD (LUSD)?
The Liquity USD price is $1.6246 AUD, representing a +0.32% from the day prior.
Where is the best place to buy Liquity USD (LUSD) in Australia?
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What is the daily trading volume of Liquity USD (LUSD)?
The trading volume of Liquity USD (LUSD) is $1.3M AUD in the last 24hrs, representing a +0.32% from the day prior.
How can I buy Liquity USD (LUSD)?
Liquity USD (LUSD) can be purchased on Coinstash with AUD or by trading other cryptocurrencies for it. Coinstash offers various AUD deposit methods including bank transfers, POLi and PayID.
What is the market cap of Liquity USD (LUSD)?
The current market cap of Liquity USD (LUSD) is $99.1M AUD.
Can I convert Liquity USD (LUSD) to cash?
Yes - With Coinstash you can convert your Liquity USD (LUSD) to AUD instantly. You can also withdraw AUD to your Australian bank account instantly and for free with no withdrawal fees.
How many Liquity USD (LUSD) are there?
The current circulating supply of Liquity USD (LUSD) is 61.8M.
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