Staked Cap USD (STCUSD) operates as a robust stablecoin protocol designed to offer reliable financial assurances through two primary offerings: the dollar-pegged cUSD and the yield-earning stcUSD.
cUSD represents a digital version of the US dollar, built on the Ethereum blockchain, which allows for usage across various networks. The stability of cUSD is underpinned by reserves of reputable stablecoins such as USDC, USDT, pyUSD, BUIDL, and BENJI. These assets are issued by regulated entities with transparent auditing processes, ensuring that cUSD maintains its 1:1 redeemability with any of the reserve currencies.
On the other hand, stcUSD serves as a savings instrument that is created by staking cUSD. Any holder of cUSD can easily access stcUSD, enabling them to earn yield. This yield is produced by a decentralized network of operators who choose to participate based on the prevailing hurdle rate set by the protocol. Importantly, the yield generation process includes built-in risk coverage, providing users with comprehensive downside protection that can be verified through the underlying code.