Gate, a global digital asset exchange, has introduced GUSD, a blockchain-based investment certificate backed by U.S. Treasury bonds and other real-world assets. Unlike traditional stablecoins used only as a medium of exchange, GUSD combines price stability with investment growth by generating returns from interest on its underlying assets.
Users can obtain GUSD by trading directly on the spot market or by minting it at a 1:1 ratio with USDT or USDC. Once issued, GUSD can be used for trading, deposits, withdrawals, savings products, lending, and staking. At redemption, holders receive both their initial amount and accumulated returns. For example, 100 USDT converted to GUSD and redeemed after earning a 20% return would provide 120 USDT.
GUSD also functions as a margin asset in Gate’s unified accounts and has been integrated into flexible savings and staking programs. The platform has launched a dedicated GUSD staking pool with token rewards and plans to expand its use across more products and liquidity incentives.
Gate has stated that the total GUSD fund size could exceed $100 million in the near term. To ensure transparency, the company will publish reserve proofs and disclose custodian arrangements, confirming that each GUSD token is fully backed by real-world assets with 100% reserves.
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