Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Dai (cryptocurrency) – Explore DAI's role in DeFi, its unique stability mechanisms, and adoption.
2: Avalanche (blockchain platform) – Learn how Avalanche enhances stablecoin transactions and scalability.
3: Tether (cryptocurrency) – Compare DAI with Tether’s centralized model and its market impact.
4: Tornado Cash – Understand privacy concerns and regulatory debates affecting stablecoin transactions.
5: Decentralized finance – Examine DeFi’s role in reshaping banking and its reliance on stablecoins.
6: Solana (blockchain platform) – Discover Solana’s highspeed infrastructure supporting stablecoins.
7: Nikolai Mushegian – Learn about a key innovator’s contributions to decentralized finance.
8: Decentralized application – Analyze how dApps integrate stablecoins for realworld applications.
9: Decentralized autonomous organization – Explore how DAOs manage and sustain stablecoin ecosystems.
10: Paxos Trust Company – Investigate Paxos’ approach to regulatory compliance in stablecoins.
11: Iron Finance – Learn from the rise and fall of an algorithmic stablecoin experiment.
12: 0x (decentralized exchange infrastructure) – See how DEXs facilitate stablecoin trading.
13: Circle (company) – Understand Circle’s role in issuing and maintaining stable digital currencies.
14: Cryptocurrency bubble – Assess the risks of speculation and market volatility in stablecoins.
15: Ethereum – Explore Ethereum’s foundation for DAI and smart contractbased finance.
16: Bitfinex – Learn how centralized exchanges influence stablecoin liquidity.
17: USD Coin – Compare USDC’s approach to stability with DAI’s decentralized model.
18: Uniswap – Discover Uniswap’s role in providing liquidity for stablecoin trading.
19: Stablecoin – Understand the core principles and future implications of stable digital currencies.
20: Tron (blockchain) – Examine Tron’s efforts to integrate stablecoins into its network.
21: Binance – Analyze Binance’s influence on stablecoin adoption and exchange strategies.
From finance to governance, stablecoins redefine money in a digital world. This book equips readers with critical insights to navigate the evolving landscape, ensuring they stay ahead in this revolutionary shift.