Not exact matches
Naturally,
stablecoins don't have the same profit potential as coins
like bitcoin.
Basis does not plan to «peg» its price to the dollar
like other successful
stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) have done.
Projects
like DAI Token and TrueUSD have a much smaller impact on the market with relatively small market caps but still are important players in the
stablecoin sub-industry.
When people realize the folly that is traditional currency, its intrinsic value and rethink the very idea of money, they will realize the potential of cryptocurrencies, and more so
stablecoins, and physical assets
like gold and silver themselves.
Stablecoins are backed by a physical asset,
like real estate or gold, for instance; something with value that provides it the much needed stability in a fickle financial market.
Therefore, although GOLDX is an ERC20 - based
stablecoin that can be bought with / BTC or / ETH, and traded
like any other cryptocurrency, it is important that the network not rely on a mining - driven blockchain.
Stablecoins work through a system of Litecoin - and Bitcoin - based smart contracts that simulate investment contracts
like how a gold ETF is a contract based on USD.
Without
stablecoins, creating a cryptocurrency platform that can compete with fiat currencies on a level playing field in volatile industries,
like financial services, may be nearly impossible for cryptocurrencies.