Basics · Beginner lesson · about 6 minutes
Stablecoins
Tokens designed to track a reference value, usually a currency.
The short answer
A stablecoin tries to keep a stable price through reserves, collateral, algorithms, or a combination. The mechanism and issuer determine the risks.
In plain English
A stablecoin tries to keep a stable price through reserves, collateral, algorithms, or a combination. The mechanism and issuer determine the risks.
This lesson belongs to the basics cluster. The details differ by network and service, so use the linked sources and the project’s own documentation when a decision depends on current behavior.
What can go wrong
Read this before you act.
Stable does not mean risk-free. Reserves, redemption, smart contracts, regulation, and market liquidity can fail.
Check your understanding
A few questions. Not a test.
Choose an answer to see why it is right or wrong. Nothing is locked behind a score.
Sources and corrections
This lesson is a starting point. When details matter, read the official pages we link below, and tell us if something needs a correction.