Freedom Dollar (fUSD) has achieved a significant milestone by accumulating over 502,642 ZANO in reserves, valued at more than $62 million. This accomplishment highlights the rapid growth of the protocol and the increasing adoption of the world's first fully private, overcollateralized stablecoin. The report highlights positive developments indicating that this trend is likely to continue.
Minting of fUSD to Meet Rising Demand
In the past 24 hours, an additional 100,000 fUSD was minted to meet the rising demand across various exchanges, payment platforms, and DeFi applications. This brings the total supply of fUSD in circulation to 44 million, with each token pegged at approximately 1 USD.
Impact on Zano's Circulating Supply
The current reserves indicate that Freedom Dollar now holds 336% of ZANO's total circulating supply, which positions ZANO towards deflationary dynamics. As the demand for fUSD continues to rise, more ZANO is being locked in collateral reserves, effectively reducing the circulating supply available on the open market. This trend could potentially create upward pressure on ZANO's price, benefiting investors and users alike.
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