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Is Your Stablecoin Earning You Money? w/ CEO of Phoenix Labs and Contributor to Spark

Nov 29, 2024
Sam McPherson, CEO of Phoenix Labs and a prominent figure in the Sky ecosystem, discusses the revolution of yield-bearing stablecoins in DeFi. He reveals how users can earn up to 9.5% returns on USD-backed stablecoins, contrasting traditional options that sit idle. The conversation highlights the innovative Spark Protocol, its new liquidity layer, and the upcoming Spark Token. McPherson also touches on the evolution of governance in Maker, emphasizing the shift toward decentralization and the burgeoning opportunities in the DeFi space.
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INSIGHT

Stablecoin Yields

  • Most stablecoins are not yield-bearing, but DeFi is changing that.
  • Yield-bearing stablecoins like USDS offer opportunities for returns.
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Stablecoin Categories

  • Sam McPherson categorizes stablecoins into fiat-backed (like Tether and USDC) and decentralized, yield-bearing stablecoins (like USDS).
  • Decentralized stablecoins aim to optimize on-chain yield for users.
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USDS vs. DAI

  • DAI is the legacy version of USDS; both are fundamentally the same asset.
  • The rebrand to USDS aims to improve understanding and broader adoption.
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