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29 changes: 22 additions & 7 deletions public/articles/addressing-the-stablecoin-trilemma.md
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## Exploring the Types of Stablecoins

![stablecoins as the backbone of our digital economy](../images/stablecoins-as-the-backbone-of-digital-economy.webp)
<figure>
<img src="/images/stablecoins-as-the-backbone-of-digital-economy.webp">
<figcaption>stablecoins as the backbone of our digital economy</figcaption>
</figure>

Stablecoins are the backbone of our digital economy — according to CoinGecko, the current total market cap of stablecoins is valued at $151 billion with daily trading volume amounting close to $80 billion.

Most of these stablecoins can fall under one of 4 categories below:

## Fiat-Backed Stablecoins

![Fiat-Backed Stablecoins](../images/fiat-backed-stablecoins.webp)
<figure>
<img src="/images/fiat-backed-stablecoins.webp">
<figcaption>Fiat-Backed Stablecoins</figcaption>
</figure>

Fiat-backed stablecoins mirror the value of fiat currencies, like USDC and USDT, which are the most used stablecoins. Pegged to traditional currencies, they are both stable and capital efficient but fall short on decentralization as they generally rely on a centralized structure with regulated entities. Given the centralized nature, these institutions can be susceptible to censorship, can engage in censorship, and notably, their actions raise concerns regarding transparency. Furthermore, their existence depends on the financial health of their operators.

USDT, by Tether, is a [notable example](https://blockworks.co/news/us-judge-orders-tether-to-prove-what-backs-usdt) as it has been speculated to have large parts of its stablecoin unbacked or partially backed.

## Crypto-Collateralized Stablecoins

![Crypto-Collateralized Stablecoins](../images//Crypto-Collateralized%20Stablecoins.webp)
<figure>
<img src="/images//Crypto-Collateralized%20Stablecoins.webp">
<figcaption>Crypto-Collateralized Stablecoins</figcaption>
</figure>

Crypto-collateralized stablecoins achieve decentralization often at the cost of stability and capital efficiency. These stablecoins are created and issued as loans collateralized by top-performing digital assets (e.g.,ETH), locked in smart contracts. Because the collateral-to-loan ratio needs to be high to absorb price shocks, the excess collateral remains unused until the borrower repays the loan or faces liquidation. This leads to capital inefficiency. Moreover, stablecoin holders can only convert their stablecoins back into collateral during liquidation or when repaying loans, which further compromises their price stability.

The most popular example of this type is undoubtedly DAI by MakerDAO.

## Unbacked Stablecoins

![Unbacked Stablecoins](../images//Unbacked%20Stablecoins.webp)
<figure>
<img src="/images//Unbacked%20Stablecoins.webp">
<figcaption>Unbacked Stablecoins</figcaption>
</figure>

Unbacked stablecoins attempt to eliminate the need for collateral or reserves through mechanisms that adjust supply based on price fluctuation. If the stablecoin’s price exceeds its target, the algorithm triggers to expand the supply, for instance, by minting new coins. If the price drops below the target, the algorithm encourages supply contraction — either by incentivizing users to burn or lock up their stablecoins — to push the price back up.

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## Crypto-Backed (Decentralized Reserve Protocols)

![Crypto-Backed (Decentralized Reserve Protocols)](../images//Crypto-Backed%20(Decentralized%20Reserve%20Protocols).webp)
<figure>
<img src="/images//Crypto-Backed%20(Decentralized%20Reserve%20Protocols).webp">
<figcaption>Crypto-Backed (Decentralized Reserve Protocols)</figcaption>
</figure>

This newer model, which is often confused with the _crypto-collateralized_ stablecoins, offers a unique blend of decentralization and stability through backing, and mechanisms such as reserve tokenization which ensure capital efficiency.

This newer approach involves maintaining reserves of assets backing the stablecoins. One key difference between crypto-backed and crypto-collateralized is the ability to redeem stablecoins for a portion of the reserves at any time, without limitations such as repayment of loans or through liquidations. This improves price stability and gives users the confidence that, at any time, they can exchange their stablecoins for the backing asset, whose price is independent of the stablecoin protocol itself. This independence is essential to avoid and fully prevent death spirals.

_The Djed Stablecoin Protocol is an example of a crypto-backed stablecoin protocol._
*The Djed Stablecoin Protocol is an example of a crypto-backed stablecoin protocol.*

Djed also allows users to mint and redeem so-called reservecoins, which represent portions of the reserve surplus. In other words, reservecoins tokenize the reserve surplus and are free to be used in any way. For example, they could be staked or lent. Therefore, in Djed, no portion of the reserve needs to remain idle as inefficient capital. The whole reserve is tokenized as stablecoins and reservecoins, which can be used freely and efficiently.

_[Learn how the Djed Stablecoin Protocol fulfills all three attributes](https://medium.com/djed-alliance/what-is-the-djed-stablecoin-protocol-a4f49328d138)_
*[Learn how the Djed Stablecoin Protocol fulfills all three attributes](https://medium.com/djed-alliance/what-is-the-djed-stablecoin-protocol-a4f49328d138)*

## Final Words

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The Djed Stablecoin Protocol allows users to mint not only stablecoins but also reservecoins. But what are reservecoins? In short:

_Reservecoins tokenize the reserve surplus._
_Each reservecoin gives its holder the right to a portion of the reserve surplus._
*Reservecoins tokenize the reserve surplus.*
*Each reservecoin gives its holder the right to a portion of the reserve surplus.*

Let’s dive deeper into what this means!

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"author": "Wen-Chiao Su",
"date": "2025-02-10",
"image": "/images/djed-stablecoin-oracles.webp",
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"title": "Unleashing the Potential of Djed Powered by COTI",
"author": "Zahnentferner",
"date": "2025-01-31",
"image": "/images/UI of Djed powered by COTI.webp",
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"title": "Improving Dapp Stability by Eliminating Dependencies to Centralized Services: A Complete Guide to Deploying a Next.js Application to GitHub Pages",
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"excerpt": "Step-by-step guide to deploying a React.js application to GitHub Pages — ideal for decentralized web projects.",
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"title": "Stablecoin Price Oracles — A Primer",
"author": "Wen-Chiao Su",
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"excerpt": "Discover how to integrate Gluon Gold SDK to build a website enabling gold‑pegged ERG‑stablecoin operations directly in the browser.",
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"title": "Retrospective 2023",
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"date": "2024-06-13",
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"date": "2024-06-13",
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"date": "2024-05-08",
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"date": "2024-05-07",
"image": "/images/why-native-stablecoins-are-essential-for-blockchains.webp",
"excerpt": "Explores why native stablecoins matter for blockchain ecosystems, boosting liquidity, stability, and decentralized growth.",
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"excerpt": "Gluon brings a physics-inspired, governance-free stablecoin protocol to the Ergo blockchain.",
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"date": "2024-04-26",
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"author": "Wen-Chiao Su",
"date": "2024-04-19",
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"excerpt": "A clear guide to algorithmic stablecoins, how they work, key mechanisms, risks, and their role in crypto ecosystems.",
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"title": "Addressing the Stablecoin Trilemma",
"author": "Wen-Chiao Su",
"date": "2024-03-27",
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"excerpt": "An explanation of the stablecoin trilemma — balancing decentralization, price stability & capital efficiency in design choices.",
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"slug": "what-is-djed-stablecoin-protocol",
"title": "What is the Djed Stablecoin Protocol?",
"author": "Wen-Chiao Su",
"date": "2024-03-19",
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"excerpt": "Djed is a formally verified, crypto-backed stablecoin protocol that ensures decentralized, resilient price stability.",
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"excerpt": "Learn about the Djed Alliance and its mission to bring stability to the decentralized economy through the Djed Stablecoin Protocol.",
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"image": "/images/the-history-of-djed-and-the-djed-alliance.png",
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- Make sure you have your desired amount of ADA in a Cardano wallet such as [Eternl](https://eternl.io/).
- Visit [app.rosen.tech](https://app.rosen.tech/) and select Cardano as source and Ergo as target blockchains.

![Full History of Djed Alliance](../images/rosen-bridge.webp)
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<img src="/images/rosen-bridge.webp">
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- Connect your Cardano wallet by clicking on “CONNECT WALLET”. Here we use Eternl.

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## Overview on Djed-based Stablecoins

![Overview on Djed-based Stablecoins](../images/Overview%20on%20Djed-based%20Stablecoins.webp)

<figure>
<img src="/images/Overview%20on%20Djed-based%20Stablecoins.webp">
<figcaption>Overview on Djed-based Stablecoins</figcaption>
</figure>

To learn more about each oracle implementation, please refer to [this page](https://docs.stability.nexus/djed-stablecoin-protocols/deployments).

## Relevance of oracle sources
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- Fully backed: Backed by a reserve of ETC with a reserve ratio significantly greater than 100%.

*_[Learn more about the Djed Stablecoin Protocol](https://viewpoints.stability.nexus/a/what-is-the-djed-alliance/)_*
*[Learn more about the Djed Stablecoin Protocol](https://viewpoints.stability.nexus/a/what-is-the-djed-alliance/)*

### The Djed Alliance

The Djed Alliance unites all Djed-based stablecoins. Currently, there are four different deployments of Djed-based stablecoins on four different blockchains. All of these deployments have been empirically battle-tested in periods of market instability and play significant roles in their respective blockchain ecosystems.

*_[Learn more about the Djed Alliance](https://viewpoints.stability.nexus/a/what-is-the-djed-alliance/)_*
*[Learn more about the Djed Alliance](https://viewpoints.stability.nexus/a/what-is-the-djed-alliance/)*

## Looking Forward

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The [Djed Alliance](https://djed.one/) aims to stabilize the digital economy through the Djed Stablecoin Protocol.

The Djed Stablecoin Protocol is deployed across multiple networks and can be used to create your stablecoin. Join our [growing community](https://discord.gg/ggxP4ttHgN) and together, we will advance the future of the decentralized economy.

The Djed Stablecoin Protocol is deployed across multiple networks and can be used to create your stablecoin. Join our [growing community](https://discord.gg/ggxP4ttHgN) and together, we will advance the future of the decentralized economy.
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title: "Retrospective 2023"
author: "Zahnentferner"
date: "2023-12-28"
image: "/images/2023-in-review.webp"
image: "/images/year-twenty-twenty-three-review.webp"
excerpt: "Recaps Djed Alliance’s 2023: research breakthroughs, new stablecoin deployments, expanded chains and community growth."
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The Djed Alliance keeps growing beyond the original collaboration team and we welcome new collaborators who would like to work together to achieve our mission.

![Full History of Djed Alliance](../images/Djed and Djed Alliance Full History.webp)
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<img src="/images/Djed and Djed Alliance Full History.webp">
<figcaption>Full History of Djed Alliance</figcaption>
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