This session will provide a data-centric perspective of the new generation of stablecoins. Using machine learning and data science, we will reveal some insights about the behavior of stablecoins, their risks and viability for specific market scenarios.

1. What Data
Teaches Us
About
Stablecoins

2. About Me
2
 CTO, IntoTheBlock
 Chief Scientist, Invector Labs
 Microsoft Alumni, Reformed Quant Platform
Architect
 Serial Entrepreneur
 Angel Investor, LP
 Speaker, Author

3. Agenda
3
❖ Stablecoins overview
❖ Types of stablecoins
❖ What data tells us about stablecoins

4. Stablecoins

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A Simple Definition
A stablecoin is a digital token that is meant to hold a stable
value. The most common are pegged to fiat or other assets.
Some are backed by other cryptocurrencies or a basket of
currencies/indexes, while others are not backed by a fiat
currency at all. They enable programmatic transactions and
a verifiable history.

6. Were Created for a Few Basic Use Cases
VOLATILITY CONTROL INSURANCE PORTABILITY OF CRYPTO-
ASSETS BETWEEN WALLETS

7. Or to Keep Jamie Dimon
entertained….

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The Need is Real

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Types of Stablecoins

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Stablecoins
Types
Asset-
Collateralized
Fiat-
Collateralized
Non-Fiat-
Collateralized
Crypto-
Collateralized
Algorithmic

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Fiat-Collateralized Stablecoins
Pros
Regulatory flexibility
Trust
Simplicity
Price enforcement
Cons
Centralized
Scalability
Bank-dependences

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Fiat-Collateralized Stablecoins
• Tether - USDT
• TrustToken - TrueUSD
• Circle - USDC
• Stably
• AAA Reserve
• X8X
• Globcoin
• Stasis
• Stronghold
• Gemini Dollar
• Paxos Standard

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Crypto-Collateralized Stablecoins
Pros
Decentralized
Asset-Flexibility
Network Effects
Cons
Stability
Complexity
Volatility

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Fiat-Collateralized Stablecoins
• Bitshares BitUSD
• MakerDAO - DAI
• Sweetbridge
• Havven - NUSD
• Augmint

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Algorithmic Stablecoins
Pros
Programmability
Asset-Flexibility
Scalability/Network Effects
Cons
Stability
Complexity
Security

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Fiat-Collateralized Stablecoins
• Basis
• Fragments
• Carbon
• Kowala

17. Some Key Data Points About
Stablecoins….

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Tether Dominates

19. Also By Volume

20. Strong Exchange Adoption

22. Fiat Collateralized Stablecoins

23. People Have Lost Money with Stablecoins

24. People Have Lost Money with Stablecoins

25. Networks are Not Growing

26. Networks are Not Growing

27. Some Stablecoins are Not Seeing Many Large
Transactions

28. But Others Are

29. More Popular in the West

30. More Popular in the West

31. The Daily Transaction Activity Is Healthy

32. Crypto-
Collateralized
Stablecoins

33. People Have Lost Money with Stablecoins

34. Networks are Growing

35. Large Transactions are Not Consistent

36. The West Dominates

37. The Daily Transaction Activity Is Exploding

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Other Interesting Points
❖ Fiat and crypto collateralized dominate the stablecoin ecosystem
❖ Commodity based stablecoins like Digix Gold are seeing limited adoption
❖ Some algorithmic stablecoins like Basis has shuwdown

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Summary
❖ Stablecoins are one of the most fascinating trends in crypto
❖ There are three fundamental types of stablecoins
❖ Data shows some shocking realities about stablecoins

40. INTRODUCING
Jesus Rodriguez
jr@intotheblock.io
medium.com/@jrodthoughts
intotheblock.com
Thank You!