USDT reaches $85b market cap, is DAI better?
In crypto, stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) and DAI vie for dominance. Tether recently hit a noteworthy milestone with an $87.54 billion market cap. However, some argue that decentralized tokens like DAI offer superior Features . This article delves into the critical distinctions between them. Tether: overview and market performance Tether, the oldest and largest stablecoin, aims to provide crypto as reliable as traditional fiat currencies like the USD, leveraging blockchain technology. Its stability is maintained by pegging each USDT token to $1, backed by Tether’s reserves. However, Tether faced a stability test in May 2022 when the collapse of another stablecoin, TerraUSD (UST), triggered a substantial redemption of over $10 billion USDT. You might also like: Tether whale received $1.1b USDT since October, buoying bullish speculation This incident briefly led to USDT depegging to $0.95, prompting concerns about stablecoin volatility and calls for ...