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Terra, Luna, and Algorithmic Stablecoins

Terra, Luna, and Algorithmic Stablecoins

FromCrypto Critics' Corner


Terra, Luna, and Algorithmic Stablecoins

FromCrypto Critics' Corner

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today Bennett and Cas talk about Terra, a stablecoin that uses an algorithm to stay pegged to numerous currencies (mainly the US dollar). Recently, Do Kwon, the creator of Terra, and its token that buoys the stablecoins it supports, Luna, decided to spend $10 billion worth of Luna's reserves to buy Bitcoin.
What does this even mean? Let's figure it out.
Bennett's appearance on the Blockchain Debate Podcast to discuss algo stablecoins: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motion-algo-and-fractional-stablecoins-are-flawed/id1493609456?i=1000530171560
The FUD Letter's discussion of Terra: https://bennettftomlin.com/2022/02/06/is-terra-stable-the-fud-letter/

The episode was produced by Asher Hirsch and recorded on Sunday, April 24th, 2022.
Released:
May 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey discuss historical moments in the Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and finance spaces, mainly focusing on frauds, exchange hacks, exit scams, and other malfeasance.