Top Seigniorage by market capitalization
Seigniorage contain 6 coins with a total market capitalization of $301.59M and an average price change of -0.47%. The coins are listed by market capitalization.
On the blockchain, stablecoins are created using complex mathematical formulas to guarantee price stability. Seigniorage is the profit made by a government or economy by producing currency for less than its exchange value. Essentially, seigniorage is the difference between the cost of producing money, such as a $10 bill or quarter coin, and its face value. When the seigniorage is positive, the government can expect to make a profit. However, if the seigniorage is negative, it will result in a loss for the government.
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| Name | Price | 24h (%) | 7D (%) | Market cap | 24h volume | Supply | Last 24h | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.9926 | +0.05% | -0.08% | $240.07M | $1.40M | 241.85M | ||||
 TerraClassicUSDUSTC | $0.006210 | +4.56% | +0.43% | $34.63M | $1.20M | 5.58B | Trade | ||
 Frax (prev. FXS)FRAX | $0.2874 | +4.06% | -1.88% | $27.45M | $1.49M | 95.52M | Trade | ||
 Basis CashBAC | $0.002862 | +1.56% | +4.45% | $156,186.21 | $1,358.4 | 54.58M | |||
| $0.0002861 | +8.69% | +5.94% | $127,615.8 | $1.39 | 446.01M | ||||
| $0.006247 | +5.98% | +1.11% | $0 | $295,916.55 | 0.00 |
FAQ
Which type of stablecoin uses seigniorage?
Basis Cash is a project that focuses on seigniorage-style algorithmic stablecoins. It involves three cryptocurrencies and aims to keep the price of BAC stable by controlling the supply.
What is an example of an algorithmic stablecoin?
A similar project is Ampleforth (AMPL), which utilizes an algorithm to modify the token supply in accordance with fluctuations in demand.
Which type of stablecoin uses seigniorage shares system to retain a stable price?
Non-collateralized stablecoins are those that rely on the Seigniorage Shares system's principle.