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Today, we’re diving into RSR, a crucial component of the Reserve Protocol that's revolutionizing the world of stable currencies.
- RSR stands for Reserve Rights and is a token that acts as the governance mechanism of the Reserve Protocol. This protocol is designed to enable anyone to create new stable currencies, called RTokens, which are backed 1:1 by a basket of tokenized assets. These assets can include stablecoins, bonds, gold, and even stocks.
- The ambition of the Reserve Protocol is significant: to create money that avoids the inflation of the US dollar while also steering clear of Bitcoin's volatility.
- RTokens provide a safe haven in the often turbulent world of cryptocurrencies. They are fully redeemable for their underlying collateral and offer protection against inflation, deep liquidity, and attractive yields. Additionally, there are no fees for minting or redeeming RTokens for collateral like USDC or ETH.
- Security is a top priority for the Reserve Protocol, with $2.3 million invested in audits and a $5 million bug bounty program on Immunefi. RTokens are accessible 24/7, ensuring you’re not limited by banking hours or holidays.
- RSR holders play a vital role in the ecosystem. Through governance, they decide the composition of the asset basket for each RToken and establish emergency measures in case of defaults.
- By staking RSR on an RToken, you contribute to the system's over-collateralization, adding extra stability. This creates a buffer to protect the value of RToken holders even if part of the collateral fails.
- The Reserve Protocol is designed to distribute the income generated by collateral between RToken holders, RSR stakers, and other Ethereum contracts. This fosters community involvement and provides flexibility for future developments.