Banks will always let you down as long as they are fractional reserve – Charles Hoskinson, Cardano Founder

Cardano Founder Believes Algorithmic Stablecoins Can Realize Satoshi’s Vision

Charles Hoskinson, founder of the Cardano network, remains bullish on algorithmic stablecoins despite the recent collapse of Terra’s UST stablecoin. Hoskinson believes that stablecoins are the key to realizing Satoshi Nakamoto’s vision for Bitcoin. As the largest asset by market capitalization, Bitcoin’s vision is fundamental to the entire crypto ecosystem and its participants.

Amidst the ongoing uncertainty in the crypto industry, following the depeg of Circle’s USDC stablecoin and several other stablecoins, Hoskinson argues that algorithmic stablecoins like Cardano network’s Djed could play a crucial role in realizing Nakamoto’s plan for Bitcoin. Banks are fractional reserve and susceptible to “bank runs”, leaving users exposed to the risk of not being able to access their funds.

Algorithmic stablecoins are designed to hold their peg through mathematical equations and are typically uncollateralized. Djed, an overcollateralized stablecoin in the Cardano ecosystem, uses an algorithm to control its supply.

Despite the recent turmoil in the market, Djed has maintained its peg and even traded at a premium of $1.01 while USDC, FRAX, DAI struggled to hold their pegs.

In conclusion, while there is still uncertainty surrounding algorithmic stablecoins, Hoskinson believes that they could be key to Satoshi’s vision and that they are a crucial research stream to fully realize Nakamoto’s plan for Bitcoin.

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I still firmly believe that algorithmic stablecoins long term are the most essential research stream to fully realize the original vision of Bitcoin. Banks will always let you down as long as they are fractional reserve. https://t.co/zeQVSzhuaI

— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) March 11, 2023

Hoskinson’s comments align with BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes’ recommendation that market participants move away from stablecoins pegged to the US dollar and fiat currencies. Hayes has introduced the NakaDollar (NUSD) as an alternative solution.

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