Binance Labs Investment in Usual: A New Era in Stablecoins

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago


Binance Labs has announced a $10 million investment in the decentralized stablecoin protocol Usual, marking a significant milestone for the company and highlighting innovative stablecoin solutions.

A Bold Step into Stablecoins

Usual is rapidly emerging as one of the most innovative players in the stablecoin market. The protocol has attracted over $1.4 billion in total value locked (TVL) and positioned itself among the top five stablecoins. Usual stands out with its model that integrates real-world assets like US Treasury Bills into its ecosystem, allowing physical assets to be tokenized and integrated into the decentralized finance space.

The Growing Appeal of Tokenized Real-World Assets

Usual's success is significantly attributed to its focus on tokenizing real-world assets. By aggregating assets from well-known institutions, Usual enhances the liquidity of traditionally illiquid assets, providing greater access for investors and boosting liquidity in the DeFi ecosystem. However, integrating RWAs into DeFi remains a challenge.

A New Era for Governance in Stablecoins

Usual introduces a fully decentralized governance model, enabling users to participate in critical decision-making. In the Usual ecosystem, $USUAL token holders not only influence governance decisions but also benefit from the redistribution of profits generated within the protocol.

As Usual continues to grow, the launch of the $USUAL governance token is expected to further increase user engagement and protocol expansion.

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