#StablecoinSurge Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value relative to an underlying asset, such as the US dollar or the euro. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, which can experience large price fluctuations, stablecoins aim to offer greater stability, making them attractive to those looking to avoid the volatility of the crypto market.
There are different types of stablecoins. Some are backed by reserves of fiat money (such as Tether or USDC), others are backed by cryptocurrencies (such as DAI), and some use algorithms to regulate their supply and demand (like TerraUSD did at one time).
Stablecoins are useful for various applications, such as facilitating transactions in the crypto world, serving as a safe haven during times of high volatility, or even for making payments and money transfers more efficiently and quickly.