Tether vs Single Collateral DAI vs PAX Gold
What problem does this service solve?
Tether is the largest stablecoin. It allows crytpcurrency traders to hedge against volatility. | DAI is a digital stablecoin that is pegged to the US dollar, and is meant to be a digital currency with reduced price volatility. (1 SAI=$1) | PAX Gold is designed to be a digital asset that is more accessible, redeemable, and flexible. |
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Company Description
Tether (USDT) is the largest stablecoin cryptocurrency. It is pegged to the US Dollar. (1 USDT=$1 USD) Each Tether token that is issued is backed by $1 USD that is supposedly held in reserve. Tether has been the subject of some controversy because they have failed to allow a transparent audit of their currency reserves. | Single Collateral DAI is a decentralized stablecoin that has collateral to back its value and an interest rate mechanism to stabilize its price. It is designed to be a digital currency with a stable value, that is pegged to the US dollar. (1 SAI=$1) MakerDAO is the decentralized autonomous organization that manages DAI and works to combat its price volatility. MakerDAO hopes to enable more decentralized applications by providing a stable digital currency whose value will not be susceptible to drastic fluctuations. The Maker platform itself, is powered by the MKR token, which is not a stablecoin, and has a volatile price because of its role on the Maker platform. In November of 2019 MakerDAO launched the Multi-Collateral Dai (MCD), which will eventually replace the existing Single-Collateral Dai, and will enable the company to offer a wider range of DeFi services. | PAX Gold is stablecoin backed by gold. Each PAX Gold token is backed by one troy ounce (t oz) of a 400 oz London Good Delivery gold bar that is stored in a physical vault. PAXG holders own the underlying physical gold that is held in custody by the Paxos Trust Company, which is a regulated financial institution. Paxos specializes in providing custody and infrastructure solutions that enable movement between physical and digital assets. |