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TrueUSD is a stablecoin backed by USD. It was created by TrustToken, a company that specializes in creating asset-backed tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. TrueUSD is fully collateralized and is transparently verified by third-party attestations.
TrueUSD was created within a legal framework that enables users to exchange USD directly with an escrow account. The platform is powered by smart contracts that ensure a 1:1 parity between USD and TrueUSD. Escrow accounts and regulatory compliance practices enable auditing and more legal protection for token holders.
Users wire funds to these third-party escrow accounts, and an equivalent amount of TUSD is generated to their ethereum addresses. Each TUSD can be redeemed for one US Dollar, that is held in escrow.
| 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.
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