Basis Cash

Overview

Basis Cash (BAC) was launched in December 2020 as an algorithmic stablecoin project attempting to maintain a peg to the US Dollar through supply and demand mechanisms. The project was inspired by the original Basis Protocol that shut down in 2018 due to regulatory concerns.

Purpose and Utility

The intended purpose of BAC was to function as a stable cryptocurrency that would maintain its value close to $1 through algorithmic supply adjustments rather than being backed by collateral. The system used three tokens: BAC (the stablecoin), BAS (share token), and BAB (bond token).

Current Status

As of 2023, Basis Cash has effectively failed in its mission to maintain its dollar peg. The token price has collapsed to near zero, and there is virtually no active development or meaningful usage. Trading volumes are minimal, and the project's social media channels and community forums are largely inactive.

Business Model Analysis

The core mechanism of Basis Cash involved token ownership and trading, which in principle aligns with halal principles as it involves actual asset exchange. However, the project's implementation revealed significant issues with its economic model and transparency.

Development and Adoption

The project has shown no significant development activity since its initial launch phase. The Github repository shows minimal updates, and there are no meaningful partnerships or adoption cases to report.