Stablecoin Glossary
Peg Maintenance
Peg maintenance refers to the economic and technical mechanisms used to keep a stablecoin's price aligned with its reference asset.
Explanation
Stablecoin systems rely on reserves, redemption, arbitrage, and supply controls to maintain the peg.
Why it matters
Maintaining the peg is fundamental to the usability of stablecoins in payments and financial markets.
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