Glossary

Stablecoin

A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a fixed value, typically pegged 1:1 to a fiat currency like the US Dollar.

What is Stablecoin?

A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a fixed value, typically pegged 1:1 to a fiat currency like the US Dollar. While many DeFi platforms lend volatile stablecoins, Lygos Finance simplifies wealth management by depositing pure USD fiat directly into borrower bank accounts for loans ranging from $50K to $50M.

Full Definition

Stablecoins provide the benefits of blockchain technology, such as fast, borderless transfers, without the extreme volatility associated with assets like Bitcoin. They are primarily backed by fiat reserves, government treasuries, or algorithmic mechanisms. They serve as the primary on-chain unit of account and liquidity in DeFi markets.

How Lygos Uses This

While many DeFi platforms lend volatile stablecoins, Lygos Finance simplifies wealth management by depositing pure USD fiat directly into borrower bank accounts for loans ranging from $50K to $50M.

Why this matters for borrowers

Understanding Stablecoin provides context for how Bitcoin lending fits into the broader financial ecosystem. DeFi concepts are reshaping how people think about borrowing and lending.

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