Stablecoin Stability Debate

The cluster centers on discussions about the reliability, risks, backing mechanisms, and viability of stablecoins as stable alternatives to volatile cryptocurrencies, including debates on fiat-backed vs. crypto-collateralized types like DAI and USDC.

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dboreham Jun 28, 2022 View on HN

There's a thing called a stablecoin :)

T0Bi Feb 24, 2023 View on HN

Unless you're using stable coins.

Legogris Nov 5, 2019 View on HN

"Stablecoin" != "hard peg to USD"

compsciphd Jun 20, 2023 View on HN

why would it need to use a stablecoin?

kikimora Dec 8, 2025 View on HN

Stablecoins work just fine. Not sure what is the problem you are referring to?

thegreatpeter May 7, 2021 View on HN

i agree, but there are stable coins...

conception Aug 2, 2022 View on HN

Assuming the stable coin is actually a stable coin and not backed by hopes and dreams in reality.

brcmthrowaway Apr 26, 2024 View on HN

I thought stablecoins were a scam?

Anderkent May 20, 2022 View on HN

You mean any stable coin that is _not_ 1-1 backed?

0x64 May 11, 2022 View on HN

Stable coins don't have to be backed by dollars, e.g. Dai and MIM are over-collaterized with cryptos. Dai survived the fall from ~$2k Ether to ~$50 Ether, and never lost its peg.