Tomb is a seigniorage algorithmic token developed on the Fantom Opera Network, specifically designed to be pegged to the price of the FTM (Fantom's native utility token). It is part of the Tomb Finance ecosystem, which also includes other tokens like TSHARE (Tomb Shares) and TBOND. The project aims to serve as a medium of exchange on Fantom Opera and to enhance DeFi use cases on this network.
Tomb operates using a seigniorage algorithm to maintain its price close to the peg target of 1 FTM. The ecosystem utilises various components such as Cemetery, Masonry, and Pit, where users can stake LP tokens, TSHARE, and participate in TBOND interactions respectively. TSHARE tokens are used for governance and staking purposes, and TBOND tokens help in maintaining price stability, offering arbitrage opportunities when the token prices deviate from their pegged value.
Tomb has several potential use cases, including:
Tomb Finance was launched in June 2021, with the vision to create an algorithmic stablecoin pegged to Fantom's FTM. It was quickly adopted as a major DeFi platform within the ecosystem, at one time becoming the sixth largest decentralised application (dApp) on Fantom. The platform introduced various components such as Cemetery, Masonry, and Pit, enhancing its user engagement through staking and yield farming opportunities. Despite its success, the protocol has faced challenges, including numerous forks and related controversies, which have occasionally impacted its total value locked (TVL) and market presence.