Stablecoins Explained

[Moxiee]

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to stay steady in price, usually tied to the US dollar. They’re popular for trading, moving money across borders, and avoiding the volatility of coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

The big question is trust. Are these stablecoins fully backed by reserves as they claim? Regulators are paying attention, and how these concerns are handled will shape whether stablecoins remain a reliable tool in crypto.Do you trust stablecoins to stay stable long-term?

[AVE5]

The big question is trust. Are these stablecoins fully backed by reserves as they claim? Regulators are paying attention, and how these concerns are handled will shape whether stablecoins remain a reliable tool in crypto.Do you trust stablecoins to stay stable long-term?

I don't think this topic belongs here.
Just for your notice, stable coins are electronics or digital currencies of certain traditional region or currency that's being regulated in the exchange specifically a project to stabilize the volatilities of cryptocurrencies.
Stable coins can be reliable to hold and avoid volatility but talking about it reliability in the blockchain network is what I can't guarantee because, possible changes from the regulatory policies can influence the it system of services.

[cryptoaddictchie]

The big question is trust. Are these stablecoins fully backed by reserves as they claim? Regulators are paying attention, and how these concerns are handled will shape whether stablecoins remain a reliable tool in crypto.Do you trust stablecoins to stay stable long-term?

Stablecoins definitely solve a real problem in crypto by giving traders and users a stable unit of value, but I think the long term trust really depends on transparency whether issuers can consistently prove their reserves and withstand regulatory pressure. Some will survive and become stronger, while others might not hold up when tested. Tether is one of the biggest but I think Im not gonna trust it so much, I trust more usdc than the usdt since they are well backed in terms of reserved.

[Jubilee58]

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to stay steady in price, usually tied to the US dollar. They’re popular for trading, moving money across borders, and avoiding the volatility of coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

The big question is trust. Are these stablecoins fully backed by reserves as they claim? Regulators are paying attention, and how these concerns are handled will shape whether stablecoins remain a reliable tool in crypto.Do you trust stablecoins to stay stable long-term?

Stable coins are used to retain the original value of our digital currency, and it is playing an important role in crypto currency trading.
Though the future sustainability of these stable coins is uncertain, but  i still believe that so long as cryptocurrency market remains, stable coins will always remain. the only thing i don't know is, if it will be the same stable coins that we have now or another one.

[passwordnow]

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to stay steady in price, usually tied to the US dollar. They’re popular for trading, moving money across borders, and avoiding the volatility of coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

The big question is trust. Are these stablecoins fully backed by reserves as they claim? Regulators are paying attention, and how these concerns are handled will shape whether stablecoins remain a reliable tool in crypto.Do you trust stablecoins to stay stable long-term?

They have proved their reserves and so, this topic will still keep on coming for others to see it and that's okay. I think that many are concerned about it and that's the reason why others don't want to put money into stable coins because they're curious and not trusting to them. That's okay because it's understandable that not many of us will believe to the stable coins. I've seen it in the past that many have been worried about it and it's just money out of thin air, well, they're not wrong but at least it's being talked about and proved some of it are real.

[Moxiee]

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to stay steady in price, usually tied to the US dollar. They’re popular for trading, moving money across borders, and avoiding the volatility of coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

The big question is trust. Are these stablecoins fully backed by reserves as they claim? Regulators are paying attention, and how these concerns are handled will shape whether stablecoins remain a reliable tool in crypto.Do you trust stablecoins to stay stable long-term?

They have proved their reserves and so, this topic will still keep on coming for others to see it and that's okay. I think that many are concerned about it and that's the reason why others don't want to put money into stable coins because they're curious and not trusting to them. That's okay because it's understandable that not many of us will believe to the stable coins. I've seen it in the past that many have been worried about it and it's just money out of thin air, well, they're not wrong but at least it's being talked about and proved some of it are real.

You’re right, trust is the biggest issue with stablecoins. Even if some prove their reserves, many people still worry. It’s normal to be cautious since money feels “out of thin air,” but transparency helps build confidence slowly.

[Franklyn-wood]

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to stay steady in price, usually tied to the US dollar. They’re popular for trading, moving money across borders, and avoiding the volatility of coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

The big question is trust. Are these stablecoins fully backed by reserves as they claim? Regulators are paying attention, and how these concerns are handled will shape whether stablecoins remain a reliable tool in crypto.Do you trust stablecoins to stay stable long-term?

Stable coins are being controlled by the government which made it centralized. If you are buying or storing stable coins, your asset can be locked and freezed if the coin is suspicious and now that companies like the USDT and USDC is working on having their own network, this would not be easy for holders.
Many stablecoins are pegged to the USD while some are pegged to Pounds and Gold and I don't think the other stablecoins that are not pegged to other currencies can have the kind of liquidity that USDT pegged to USD can have.

[Callido]

You’re right, trust is the biggest issue with stablecoins. Even if some prove their reserves, many people still worry. It’s normal to be cautious since money feels “out of thin air,” but transparency helps build confidence slowly.

Stablecoins are important, i don't know about trust part of stablecoins but i am only interested because of its stability in value. Most countries have their local currency paired with stablecoins. Exchanging and holding stablecoins over traditional fiat helps lessen the worry about inflation and currency devaluation, they have own flaws but it is okay to see their importance.

[Hispo]

This thread is a bit weird, if you ask me, it sounds as if was opened by someone using an artificial intelligence to explain what stable coins are about, or someone who does not take the minimum time to research among the existing topics on this forums before opening a new discussion. There is no need to point out stable coins have already been discussed hundreds of times and people have already made clear whether they trust them or not...

This is weird, I could swear there was a similar thread about stable coins around here, not long ago.

[rat03gopoh]

You’re right, trust is the biggest issue with stablecoins. Even if some prove their reserves, many people still worry. It’s normal to be cautious since money feels “out of thin air,” but transparency helps build confidence slowly.

This hinges on their integrity and transparency, as they maintain a high level of audit transparency. In this regard, USDC provides the most detailed audit results based on US auditing standards (known to be the most stringent). USDT also has past "sins" that have undermined public trust, although they're working to improve.

[shinratensei_]

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to stay steady in price, usually tied to the US dollar. They’re popular for trading, moving money across borders, and avoiding the volatility of coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

The big question is trust. Are these stablecoins fully backed by reserves as they claim? Regulators are paying attention, and how these concerns are handled will shape whether stablecoins remain a reliable tool in crypto.Do you trust stablecoins to stay stable long-term?

Thats why you choose stablecoin that gets audited by independent entity every month.
There are many stablecoins out there from shady one to trusted one, you choose your own stablecoin. But for me so far, I've used USDC, USDe, and USDT specifically for trading and has been fine.

If you're concerned, maybe try USAT, since it will adhere to GENIUS act.