Fiat Currency vs Stablecoin

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Fiat Currency
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Fiat currency is government-issued money not backed by a physical commodity like gold, deriving its value entirely from government authority and public trust.

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Stablecoin
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A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging to a reference asset like the US dollar, using fiat reserves, crypto collateral, or algorithmic mechanisms to minimise price volatility.

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