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Stablecoins were a focal point at Token2049 last week in Singapore, with Tether co-founder Reeve Collins highlighting that “all currencies” are expected to transition to stablecoins by 2030. After establishing Tether, the most widely utilized stablecoin globally, Collins is now developing what he refers to as ‘Stablecoin 2.0.’
In an exclusive discussion with Cryptonews, he provides insights into how his new governance token, STBL, seeks to transform traditional stablecoin frameworks.
STBL and the Emergence of “Stablecoin 2.0”
In contrast to standard stablecoins, where a centralized entity issues the token and retains all related yields, STBL enables users to deposit tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) as collateral to mint stablecoins, thereby directly earning yields.
“In the conventional model, you provide Tether or Circle a dollar. They would then purchase a treasury. However, with treasuries now on-chain, the user can acquire the treasury and use it as collateral.”
“Users can capture all that yield,” Collins explains with evident enthusiasm.
He elaborated that the STBL platform divides the RWA into two tokens. “A security token, which is a yield-bearing NFT that encompasses the dollar amount, yield, and duration. Additionally, it provides USST, which is the stablecoin supported by the principal.”
The outcome mirrors that of traditional stablecoins, but with a groundbreaking distinction. “Since you contribute the funds to the network to mint it, you receive all the rewards,” he stated, emphasizing that the users act as the issuers.
STBL’s Compliance and Regulatory Framework
Collins emphasized that regulation is a vital component of STBL’s architecture. “It will be regulated similarly to traditional stablecoins,” he affirmed. The USST will be subject to regulations such as the EU’s MiCA and the US GENIUS Act for stablecoins.
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Moreover, the STBL is “over-collateralized” and differs from yield-bearing algorithmic stablecoins, as it “strips” the yield, categorizing it as a security.
When inquired about institutional partners, including BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, involved in STBL’s real-world asset collateralization, Reeve Collins mentioned that numerous companies are eager to tokenize.
“We are a collaborative layer. We aim to partner with all of them… It’s simply a natural extension to any tokenized treasury,” he remarked. “If you’re going to hold one, you might as well obtain a stablecoin while you’re at it. It’s akin to a gift with purchase.”
Discussing the current regulatory progress, the Tether creator noted that the enactment of laws like GENIUS facilitates global acceptance of stablecoins. “The reason why that’s so impactful… and why all the major financial institutions are getting involved, is because it’s profitable.”
AI Frontier: The End of Brand, The Dawn of Performance
Reeve Collins asserts that Artificial Intelligence represents a “massive revolution” that will transform the landscape across various sectors.
“In the future, you will communicate with your wallet,” Collins stated. “You will express your desire to execute a specific transaction. It will then route it in the most efficient manner, the quickest, the fastest, the most profitable, or the least expensive.”
He anticipates a time when brand identity and marketing will become irrelevant. It will solely be about performance and the capability to execute transactions, he added.
“People often go on Twitter and say, Oh, invest all your money in this DeFi pool, or here’s the new token that accomplishes X, Y, and Z, or this… Don’t invest your money just because 3,000 people on Twitter suggested it, right? AI will at least be able to conduct all that research for you and filter through the noise.”
However, he cautioned that despite AI’s potential, individuals must remain vigilant that they cannot place trust in everything, which is “an unfortunate and sad reality that we’re entering into.”
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