Liquity USD

LUSD • Decentralized USD stablecoin

Crypto Backed
$1.0030
+0.06% (24h)

Market Statistics

Current Price
$1.003000
Market Cap
$0.0B
24h Volume
$0.1M
24h Change
+0.06%
Quick Facts
Category:
Crypto Backed
Backing:
ETH collateral
Issuer:
Liquity Protocol

📰 Recent News & Developments (August 2025)

Record Revenue Period

Sources: DeFiLlama protocol revenue data

$1.2M monthly revenue in July 2025 (highest on record). 800% increase from previous month with strong borrowing demand and liquidation activity. Protocol health demonstrates as leading immutable stablecoin.

DeFi Summer 2.0 Integration

Sources: DeFi protocol announcements, Curve Finance

Major Curve liquidity pools with competitive yields, multiple farming opportunities across DeFi. Enhanced integration with lending protocols and growing institutional interest in composability.

V2 Protocol Development

Sources: Liquity development updates

BOLD stablecoin introduction in V2 with enhanced features, improved capital efficiency and user experience. Backward compatibility ensures LUSD V1 continues operating independently. Launch planned late 2025.

Immutable Code Advantage

Sources: DeFi security analysis, protocol comparisons

Protocol cannot be modified or shut down with no admin keys. Immutable nature provides censorship resistance, trust minimization without developer dependence. Unique competitive advantage vs upgradeable protocols.

Capital Efficiency Leadership

Sources: Protocol documentation

110% minimum collateral ratio (among lowest requirements), no interest payments (only one-time 0.5% fee), instant borrowing without waiting periods. Flexible repayment without penalties optimizes capital usage.

Regulatory Resilience

Sources: Legal analysis

Immutable code cannot be shut down or modified, decentralized issuance with no central issuer to target. ETH backing provides transparent, verifiable collateral. Permissionless access without KYC/AML requirements.

About Liquity USD (LUSD)

Decentralized USD stablecoin

Liquity USD is a crypto-backed stablecoin, maintaining its peg through overcollateralization with cryptocurrency assets. This decentralized approach offers transparency and censorship resistance while maintaining dollar stability.

Key Features

  • Stability Mechanism: ETH collateral
  • Regulatory Status: Varies by jurisdiction
  • Use Cases: Trading, DeFi, payments, remittances
  • Network: Multi-chain support (Ethereum, BSC, others)

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