A Token Economics Explanation for the De-Pegging of the Algorithmic Stablecoin: Analysis of the Case of Terra

The collapse of Terra's algorithmic stablecoin UST shocked the cryptocurrency market. This study investigates the underlying causes of the de-pegging event through an in- depth analysis of the token economics of the Terra blockchain. Using on-chain data, this study identifies a misalignment...

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Main Author: Jaewoo Cho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2023-04-01
Series:Ledger
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Online Access:https://ledger.pitt.edu/ojs/ledger/article/view/283