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Polkadot launches dotUSD stablecoin governed by DOT DAO

Polkadot has introduced dotUSD, a native decentralized stablecoin operating directly on the Polkadot network under OpenGov governance.

Polkadot logo with white typography and emblem on a black background.
Image: @CoinMarketCap

Polkadot has announced the official launch of dotUSD, a native stablecoin operating directly on the Polkadot network, according to an announcement graphic shared by @yourfriendSOMMI and reporting from crypto.news.[1][2]

The stablecoin is managed by the DOT DAO through OpenGov on-chain governance, according to the announcement and reports from CoinMarketCap. The project is designed to reduce reliance on centralized issuers, with crypto.news noting that no private issuer controls the stablecoin's supply or restricts user access.[1][2][3]

Key facts

  • Polkadot announced the official launch of the stablecoin dotUSD directly on the Polkadot network.
  • dotUSD is managed by the DOT DAO using OpenGov on-chain governance.
  • The stablecoin aims to decrease dependence on centralized issuers.
  • No private issuer controls dotUSD's supply or user access.

Sources · 3 sources

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    yourfriendSOMMI ❤️💛💚💙@yourfriendSOMMIPost on X ·

    ❤️💛💚💙 🚨 BIG NEWS: Polkadot are releasing a Stablecoin. Does anyone have an idea for how PulseChain is doing this? https://t.co/ISZOiKMSb6

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  2. CN

    crypto.news@cryptodotnewsPost on X ·

    JUST IN: Polkadot launches its own native stablecoin, $dotUSD The stablecoin runs directly on Polkadot and is governed through OpenGov, with no private issuer controlling its supply or user access. https://t.co/hkbZQjJwVG

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  3. CO

    CoinMarketCap@CoinMarketCapPost on X ·

    ICYMI: ⚡️ Polkadot launched dotUSD, a decentralized stablecoin governed by the DOT DAO through OpenGov. https://t.co/o5nxkmwhu4

    Open source