Vai

Halal Rating :
Questionable
Last Price $1.00 Last updated:
Rank 1550
1D Change -0.17 %
Market Cap $3.53m
Circulating supply 3,539,984
Maximum supply 8,484,461

Crypto Overview

Categories
  • DeFi
  • Stablecoin
  • Asset-Backed Stablecoin
  • BNB Chain
  • USD Stablecoin

Overview

VAI is a decentralized stablecoin issued by Venus Protocol on the BNB Chain (formerly Binance Smart Chain). It is designed to maintain a soft peg to 1 USD through algorithmic mechanisms and over-collateralization.

Intended Utility

The primary purpose of VAI is to serve as a decentralized stablecoin that allows users to mint VAI by depositing supported cryptocurrencies as collateral. The system aims to provide a stable medium of exchange and unit of account within the Venus ecosystem.

Actual Utility and Usage

VAI is actively used within the Venus Protocol ecosystem for lending, borrowing, and as a stablecoin for trading pairs. The token maintains significant daily trading volume and is integrated with various DeFi protocols on BNB Chain. On-chain data shows regular minting and burning activity, indicating active usage for its intended purpose.

Business Model Analysis

The protocol generates revenue through liquidation fees and stability fees charged when users mint VAI. The business model is based on over-collateralization, requiring users to deposit more value than they borrow in VAI. This model involves elements of lending and borrowing with algorithmic interest mechanisms.

Founder and Token Distribution

VAI is part of the Venus Protocol, which operates through a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization). The protocol's governance token XVS is used for decision-making regarding VAI parameters. While the initial distribution included team allocations, the current system operates in a decentralized manner with community governance.

Crypto Impact

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