Synthetix
Synthetix is a DAO-governed decentralized derivatives protocol whose legacy stablecoin, sUSD, is being wound down and converted to vested SNX under governance proposal SIP-423.
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Overview
Synthetix is a decentralized synthetic-asset and derivatives protocol governed by SNX token holders. Its legacy US-dollar stablecoin, sUSD, was part of the protocol's synthetic-asset system.
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sUSD is being retired. Under governance proposal SIP-423, legacy sUSD is frozen and converted to vested SNX rather than continuing as an active stablecoin.
Regulatory Status
As a decentralized protocol, Synthetix does not operate as a licensed issuer; no issuer-level licenses or registrations were identified.
Recent Activity
- 2026-06MilestoneSIP-423 implemented: legacy sUSD wound down and converted to vested SNX
- 2025-04-28DepegReported impact of the SIP-420 protocol shift, lower collateralization, and liquidity outflows
- 2025-03-31DepegTransition-period peg instability and excess sUSD supply pressure
- 2018-12MilestoneLaunched sUSD as the synthetic US-dollar unit of the Synthetix system