They aim for a steady price. What supports that promise is where the interesting story begins.
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A stablecoin is designed to track a reference value, often a fiat currency. Different designs use different mechanisms: reserves held by an issuer, crypto collateral, or other arrangements. The name “stablecoin” describes an objective, not a guarantee that the market price will always equal the reference value.
Read the reserve disclosures and redemption conditions for the specific asset. A token on a second network may also involve a bridge or separate issuer. Comparing these details helps explain why assets with similar dollar prices can have very different operational risks.
