Sperax (SPA) is a cryptocurrency and the native utility token of the Sperax ecosystem, which is a blockchain-based financial platform. The platform aims to revolutionise traditional finance through decentralised finance (DeFi) solutions .
Sperax operates on both the Ethereum and Arbitrum networks, leveraging their scalability and security. It uses a governance-based consensus mechanism where SPA tokens are staked to receive veSPA, enabling holders to participate in decision-making and earn rewards. Sperax utilises smart contracts to manage its ecosystem, particularly the USDs stablecoin protocol, automating yield generation by routing collateral through audited DeFi protocols .
Sperax has multiple potential use cases including governance and staking, value accrual, and yield generation. It supports decentralised finance (DeFi) solutions, offers a stablecoin (USDs) with an auto-yield feature, and can be used in arbitrage and trading. Real-world applications involve decentralised lending, borrowing, and stablecoin yield automation. Sperax is used across various industries, including financial services, DeFi, and cryptocurrency trading .
Sperax was founded in 2019 in New York City, originally focusing on Layer 1 blockchain development. In 2020, it transitioned its focus to the development of the auto-yielding stablecoin USDs. Key milestones include the release of the USDs stablecoin on Arbitrum in December 2021 and the introduction of the xSPA reward token in 2023 to enhance governance participation and ecosystem growth. Over time, Sperax has evolved from a Layer 1 blockchain to a dual-token algorithmic stablecoin protocol .