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Money doesn't grow on trees, but DeFi protocols have a way of making it multiply - until reality does the math. French protocol Usual Money sold users a dream: transform your boring USD0 into magical USD0++, a yield-bearing token that was "usually worth one dollar." Not always. Usually.

The problem with the traditional financial system is that customer deposit profits flow into the banks' pockets while the risks are transferred to the public. Usual chooses RWA support in the fiat-backed and algorithm-backed stablecoin race to redesign the stablecoin USD0. Considerations include choosing government bonds as the best option due to their high liquidity and safety. To ensure asset stability, the issuer must use short-term assets to collateralize the stablecoin, providing holders with a high level of security. This strategy prevents forced liquidation at a discount during mass redemptions and guards against volatility events that could reduce collateral value.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 6, BTC price increased by 0.73% in the past 24 hours, reaching $98,824.8. The S&P 500 index rose by 1.26%, the Dow Jones index increased by 0.80%, and the Nasdaq index climbed by 1.67%. USD0's market cap surpassed $1.81 billion, securing a spot in the top five of the stablecoin market. Raydium's trading volume surpassed Uniswap, showcasing the strong momentum of the Solana ecosystem. Swellchain's TVL exceeded $334 million, with significant user growth. Solana launched the quantum-resistant Vault, enhancing security protection. Pump Science is about to release a new experimental compound token, driving decentralized anti-aging research.

Usual recently garnered market attention due to the USD0++ depegging incident. USD0++ is an enhanced stablecoin backed by RWA assets, offering up to 50% APY. On January 10, Usual modified its redemption rules, reducing the unconditional redemption rate to 0.87, which triggered market panic and caused the USD0++ price to drop to around $0.9. This move is seen as a strategic effort by the project team to accurately trigger the liquidation of high-leverage circular loan positions through a set redemption floor and liquidation line while attempting to control the circulation of the USUAL token and curb the death spiral. However, the centralized and governance-lacking process of the rule changes raised concerns among users. This incident reflects the participation risks in complex DeFi products and the dynamic adjustments in market development.

This article introduces the stablecoin project Usual. Its core innovation lies in USD0++, a 4-year USD0 bond, which aims to ensure stable profits by reducing the liquidity of USD0. However, for retail investors with smaller funds, the long lock-in period of USD0++ and its low return rate make it a liquidity trap.

Usual has currently secured $7 million in seed funding, led by IOSG Ventures and Kraken Ventures. The core product of its protocol is the stablecoin USD0. Unlike traditional stablecoins, USD0 is backed 1:1 by assets with very short maturities, such as RWA assets and government bonds. This backing provides higher security and stability, and reduces the likelihood of discount liquidation in the case of asset runs.

USUAL is a decentralized stablecoin issuer that aggregates tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) from entities such as BlackRock, Ondo, Mountain Protocol, M0, and Hashnote, converting them into permissionless, on-chain verifiable, and composable stablecoins (USD0). The project redistributes ownership and governance through the $USUAL token.

Usual is an innovative decentralized stablecoin project that uses U.S. Treasury bills as collateral and incorporates Ethereum smart contracts to provide transparency and security. It mints USD0 stablecoins through two methods: direct deposit of RWA (Real World Assets) or indirect deposit of USDC/USDT. Users can earn USUAL tokens or base interest yields by staking USD0. Usual has also launched a Pills activity where users can earn Pills by minting and holding USD0++ as well as providing liquidity, giving them an opportunity to receive USUAL airdrops. The project aims to combine the advantages of centralized stablecoins with the transparency of blockchain, offering users a safe and reliable stablecoin option.

This article discusses the development and current status of stablecoins in the cryptocurrency industry. The problems in the traditional financial system have driven the rise of stablecoins, especially those supported by fiat currency or algorithms, such as USDT, USDC, and the emerging USD0. Stablecoins not only surpass Bitcoin in payment properties but have also become a profitable business, with the issuer of USDT showing significant profits. The article introduces Usual Labs as an emerging stablecoin startup that has launched the RWA-backed stablecoin USD0. The USD0 is 1:1 supported by ultra-short-term real-world assets (RWA). When users deposit assets, they receive Liquid Deposit Tokens (LDT), which represent the initial value of the deposit and can be traded freely. The article also explores its technical operations and the distribution of governance tokens, emphasizing its positioning and potential in market competition.

This report covers key blockchain industry developments from January 6 to January 10, 2024. Usual's stablecoin USD0 has reached a market cap of $1.8 billion, securing a top-5 position in the stablecoin market. Pump Science is preparing to launch new experiment compound tokens to advance decentralized anti-aging research. SUI has achieved a record-breaking Total Value Locked (TVL) of $2 billion. The Swarms marketplace plans to implement Auto-Generate and Upload features. Aave has expanded beyond Ethereum-based networks by deploying Aave V3 to the Aptos testnet. Meanwhile, Sonic Chain has seen remarkable growth, with its TVL rising 188% over seven days to reach $58.71 million.

This article analyzes the 0x0 platform, an innovative blockchain project combining AI-powered smart contract auditing with privacy protection. Through the Arcane Wallet, users can make anonymous asset transfers while relayers maintain transaction privacy. The platform features an AI auditing system that identifies contract vulnerabilities in real-time, alongside a unique tokenomics and buyback-and-burn strategy to enhance token value. Though facing technical complexities, 0x0's upcoming mainnet launch and ecosystem developments position it as a leader in blockchain privacy and decentralization.

Meta Description: Layer 0 is a fundamental infrastructure that can enhance scalability, interoperability, and a degree of specialization. This article compares the different architectures and technical designs adopted by Polkadot and Cosmos when developing Layer 0 solutions to enhance interoperability.

Fei USD is a decentralized stablecoin created by the FEI Protocol that aims to maintain a stable value pegged to the US dollar without collateral. It uses an algorithmic mechanism to adjust the supply of the token based on market demand. It is designed to provide a stable store of value and facilitate transactions on the blockchain without the volatility associated with other cryptocurrencies.

USDT0 is an innovative stablecoin. In this article, we explain how it works, its key features, technical benefits, and compare it with the traditional USDT, as well as discuss the challenges it faces.

Ripple USD (RLUSD) is a stablecoin developed by Ripple Labs, aiming to provide efficient, transparent, and reliable payment solutions through blockchain technology. RLUSD is originally issued on the XRP ledger and the Ethereum blockchain, fully backed by independent cash and cash equivalents, and can maintain a fixed value of 1:1 with the US dollar. It not only solves the volatility problem in the cryptocurrency market, but also demonstrates wide potential applications in areas such as payments, remittances, and exchanges.