Cardano ($ADA) Announces New Stablecoin Issuer, Hoskinson Calls it Game-Changer

Cardano ($ADA) blockchain is fast moving towards building its own decentralized ecosystem after the successful integration of smart contracts via Alonzo hardfork. During the ongoing Cardano Summit 2021, founder Charles Hoskinson announced COTI would be the official stablecoin issuer on the Cardano blockchain that would issue Djed stablecoins.

At the #CardanoSummit2021 stage in Laramie, Wyoming @IOHK_Charles & @shahafbg announced that @COTInetwork would be the official issuer of #Djed, a new stablecoin for #Cardano https://t.co/ifm9S6WAz6

— Input Output (@InputOutputHK) September 26, 2021

Hoskinson believes the new kind of Djed stablecoins could change the stablecoin game especially at a time when the demand is at the peak and regulatory scrutiny is also at its highest. Hoskinson said,

“The Djed stablecoin could be a game-changer in the crypto space, appealing to an entirely new audience at a time when the industry is already experiencing astronomical growth. Djed shares our commitment to formal verification, proving a robust method of combating the price volatility of crypto markets. COTI has been a long-time partner of the Cardano ecosystem, it’s great to have them on board with this new venture.”

What are Djed Stabelcoin?

Djed stablecoins make use of  DAG-based infrastructure and base protocol that is private, affordable, scalable, inclusive, fast, and finance-optimized. The protocol makes use of smart contracts to maintain a stable price floor with a stable reserve. It allows traders to mint and burns stablecoins to maintain a stable price point for the token and uses the transaction fee to carry the network operations.

COTI Group CEO Shahaf Bar-Geffen believes its DAG protocol use could help it derive a new stablecoin on Cardano that would propel it in the current market due to its decentralized nature, scalability, and security. He explained,

“The stablecoin ecosystem has matured tremendously over the past few years. Blockchain participants are using stablecoins to engage in everyday transactions because they allow monetary value to be exchanged in a seamless manner, regardless of the sender and recipient’s location. I believe that adding the Djed-based stablecoin to the Cardano blockchain will significantly improve how transactions are settled on the platform.”

$ADA maintained its price above $2.20 and looks to break the $2.30 barrier as the crypto market recovers from China’s crypto ban FUD. The third-largest altcoins had broken past a new ATH of $3.10 in the run-up to the key Alonzo upgrade, but since then the bearish September month has kept its price in check.