Stablecoin – the stable cryptocurrency

Abstract

This article deals with the emerging topic of stablecoins, which is an umbrella term used to refer to a stable cryptocurrency. The authors shall address a number of questions, namely: what are stablecoins; when are they used; what are the most common characteristics of stablecoins. The authors shall also present a taxonomy of stablecoins based on the mechanism employed to stabilize their value. A more thorough exploration of the market for stablecoins will follow, with particular attention given to the controversies surrounding the most popular of stablecoins – Tether.