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December 8, 2025, Singapore
StandX, a perpetuals-focused DeFi protocol founded by former Binance Futures and Goldman Sachs quant traders, has officially launched DUSD, a fully collateralized, yield-bearing stablecoin that automatically pays holders real yield without staking, farming, or lockups.
In an environment where traditional stablecoins like USDT and USDC offer zero return and most “yield stables” force users into complex staking contracts, DUSD introduces a radically simple proposition: deposit USDT or USDC, receive DUSD 1:1 instantly, and start earning market-neutral yield from day one, even with as little as $5.
Key Takeaways
- Passive yield with zero extra steps, hold DUSD, earn daily from staking rewards + funding fees.
- True delta-neutral design keeps the peg stable in both bull and bear markets.
- $5 minimum entry removes barriers for retail users.
- Fully on-chain, auditable, and overcollateralized, no opaque off-chain reserves.
- Early holders are capturing the highest yields before APY normalizes with scale.
How the DUSD Engine Works
The protocol achieves its twin goals of rock-solid $1 peg stability and consistent yield through a delta-neutral backing strategy:
- Users mint DUSD by depositing USDT or USDC (zero fees, instant issuance).
- Deposited collateral is deployed into low-risk staking positions (e.g., liquid staking tokens) and simultaneously hedged with short perpetual futures positions.
- The combination of staking rewards + perpetual funding rate income (typically positive in bull markets) is pooled and distributed pro-rata to all DUSD holders via daily on-chain snapshots.
- A reserve fund and real-time overcollateralization act as shock absorbers against black-swan events.
All positions and yield calculations are 100% on-chain and verifiable in real time on BNB Chain and Solana.
Why DUSD Is Winning the 2025 Stablecoin Race
Since soft launch, DUSD has rocketed to:
- $192 million market cap
- Top-10 stablecoin ranking by TVL on both Solana and BNB Chain
- $11–15 million average daily trading volume
- Zero recorded depeg events >0.3%
Unlike legacy yield products that lock capital for weeks or months, DUSD remains fully liquid and can be used directly as margin collateral on StandX’s perpetuals DEX, allowing traders to earn stablecoin yield on collateral while taking leveraged positions.
The Bigger Picture
StandX says DUSD is only phase one. Upcoming roadmap items include Arbitrum deployment, revenue-share buybacks for DUSD holders, and deep integration with major lending protocols.
The team, which remains fully self-funded with no VC allocation, has also rolled out a mainnet points program that rewards both DUSD minters and StandX perpetuals traders.
Conclusion
In a year dominated by capital efficiency wars, DUSD has emerged as the first stablecoin that refuses to make users choose between safety, liquidity, and yield.
By packaging institutional-grade delta-neutral strategies into a product anyone can mint from $5, StandX has effectively turned the most boring asset class in crypto into an active income generator.
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FAQs:
1. What exactly is DUSD and who created it?
DUSD is a yield-bearing, delta-neutral stablecoin created by StandX (@StandX_Official), a DeFi protocol built by ex-Binance Futures and Goldman Sachs traders. It is fully backed 1:1 by USDT/USDC deposits plus additional hedged collateral.
2. How can I get DUSD and what’s the minimum amount?
Visit app.standx.io, connect your wallet, deposit USDT or USDC, and receive DUSD instantly. The minimum deposit is only $5, with zero minting or redemption fees.
3. Do I need to stake or lock DUSD to earn yield?
No. Yield is automatic and begins accruing the moment you hold DUSD in your wallet. Rewards come from real staking income and perpetual funding rates, distributed via daily snapshots.
4. How does DUSD stay pegged to $1 during extreme volatility?
Through a live delta-neutral hedge: long spot assets are perfectly offset by short perpetual positions, plus an insurance reserve. The entire process is transparent and verifiable on-chain.
5. Where can I actually use DUSD right now?
Currently live on BNB Chain and Solana. Use it as trading margin on StandX perpetuals (and keep earning yield), supply/borrow on integrated lending protocols, or swap on Uniswap, SushiSwap, and other major DEXs. Arbitrum launch is scheduled for Q1 2026.
