Tether (USDT) is a special kind of cryptocurrency called a stablecoin. Unlike Bitcoin, which can go up and down a lot, Tether tries to always be worth one US dollar. It's like having digital dollars! This makes it useful for people who want to avoid the risks of regular crypto.
- Tether is designed to stay at $1.
- It's used a lot in online crypto trading.
- It's built on other crypto systems, not its own.
- Some people question how Tether keeps its value.
Fact | Detail |
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Started | 2014 |
Value | Pegged to the US dollar ($1) |
Use | Trading, payments |