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The Terra/LUNA Unraveling: Billions Vanished and Its Implications for Crypto

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

6 months ago


We explore the history of Terra/LUNA, its collapse, and the effects it brought to the crypto space.

What was Terra/LUNA?

Terra (LUNA) was a blockchain platform aimed at creating a stable digital economy using its algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST), which was designed to maintain a 1:1 peg to the US dollar. The platform employed a unique mechanism where UST's price stability was sustained through minting and burning LUNA, its native token, in response to market fluctuations.

How did the collapse happen?

In May 2022, amid a market panic, a fatal flaw in TerraUSD's (UST) mechanism was exposed. As UST prices fell below $1, users started withdrawing UST and creating LUNA, leading to an oversupply of LUNA and its devaluation, eventually causing the entire system to implode.

Billions were lost, trust broken, and the crypto space still feels the sting.

Aftermath of the collapse

The fall of Terra/LUNA significantly impacted the cryptocurrency industry, wiping out about $40 billion of market value and affecting numerous investors. This collapse highlighted the risks associated with algorithmic stablecoins and prompted many to reevaluate the reliability of such mechanisms.

The collapse of Terra/LUNA marked a milestone event in the history of the crypto industry, reminding of the importance of thoroughly understanding the mechanisms of financial systems before investment.

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