#usdd

Decentralized USD, or USDD, is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, launched by the TRON DAO Reserve. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, it maintains stability through over-collateralization with assets like Bitcoin, TRX, and USDT, keeping a collateral ratio above 120%—currently around 204%. This design counters market swings, making it ideal for trading, payments, and DeFi on the TRON blockchain.
How USDD Works
USDD operates via the TRON DAO Reserve, where whitelisted institutions like Poloniex and Amber Group mint it by staking TRX into a burning contract. Everyday users access it through the Peg Stability Module (PSM), swapping 1:1 with stablecoins like USDT or USDC without slippage. The reserve uses tools like interest rates (up to 30% initially), open market operations, and window guidance to defend the peg during volatility. All reserves remain transparent on-chain.
Key Advantages
USDD supports multiple chains including TRON, Ethereum, BNB, Avalanche, and Polygon, with bridges like Stargate for seamless transfers. It boasts fast, low-cost transactions on TRON and is listed on exchanges like HTX, Bybit, and KuCoin, plus DEXs like Uniswap. In India, platforms like CoinDCX offer up to 8% APR staking.
Market Snapshot
As of December 2025, USDD holds a $753 million market cap, ranks #73, with 753 million circulating supply and $3.18 million daily volume. It has grown to the sixth-largest stablecoin despite a 2022 bear launch, gaining legal tender status in Dominica.
Road Ahead
USDD pushes crypto’s decentralization ethos, avoiding fiat custody risks of USDT or USDC. Future plans target full DAO governance by 2030, expanding DeFi and payments. For crypto traders in India, it offers reliable stability amid market chaos.
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