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Intermediate

Stablecoins: Peg Mechanics and Transparency

Fiat-backed, crypto-collateralised, and algorithmic designs at a high level.

4 Lessons8m total

Stablecoins aim to track a reference unit, often USD. Fiat-backed models hold reserves; on-chain attestations and audit quality matter for trust. Crypto-collateralised models use over-collateralised vaults and liquidations.

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Course Overview

Fiat-backed, crypto-collateralised, and algorithmic designs at a high level.

What You'll Learn

Core concepts explained with market context
Practical examples tied to real instruments
Risk-aware framing — educational only
Next-step links across the VegaDeck curriculum

Stablecoins aim to track a reference unit, often USD. Fiat-backed models hold reserves; on-chain attestations and audit quality matter for trust. Crypto-collateralised models use over-collateralised vaults and liquidations.

De-pegs can occur during stress when redemption queues, collateral quality, or confidence breaks. Treat “$1” as a market price with risk, not a physical constant.

Regulatory treatment varies globally. Read issuer documentation before using any token as settlement rail.

Educational only · not investment advice · Risk disclosures

Curriculum

7 Lessons · 56m
1On-Chain Metrics: A Skeptical IntroExchange flows, active addresses, and why context beats buzzwords.8m
2Altcoin Liquidity Tiers and SlippageWhy top-10 depth differs from long-tail tokens.8m
3Bitcoin Volatility Basics (No Price Targets)Realised vs implied measures and why tail risk dominates narratives.8m
4Exchange and Custody Counterparty RiskProof-of-reserves headlines vs operational reality.8m
5Spot vs Perpetual Swaps in Crypto MarketsFunding, basis, and custody risks for readers crossing over from FX.8m
6Stablecoins: Peg Mechanics and TransparencyFiat-backed, crypto-collateralised, and algorithmic designs at a high level.8mContinue Learning
7Wallet Security HygieneKeys, seeds, phishing, and hardware wallets at a high level.8m

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