Astro
  • Overview
    • Welcome to Astro
    • Official Links
    • FAQ
    • Brand Kit
      • Q Arweave (qAR) Support
  • Astro Protocol
    • What is USDA?
    • Litepaper
      • Introduction
      • The Astro Protocol
      • Protocol Architecture
      • Risk factors and Mitigation
      • Governance of the Protocol
      • Conclusion
      • Acknowledgements
      • Legal Disclaimer
    • Protocol Docs (Coming Soon)
  • Quantum
    • What is Quantum?
      • Q-Arweave (qAR)
      • Quantum Architecture
      • MPC
      • Custody Infrastructure Support
      • Reserve Management Overview
      • Stats - Proof Of Reserves (PoR)
  • Security
    • Audits
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  1. Astro Protocol

What is USDA?

Astro introduces USDA, an over-collateralized stablecoin developed on AO’s hyper parallel computing environment. Stablecoin

Astro USD, or USDA, is an AO-native stablecoin used to transact, facilitate, and interact with various other DeFi protocols in the ecosystem, while acting as a store of value, a medium of exchange, and a unit of account.

USDA is a stablecoin backed by assets within the Arweave and AO ecosystems. It leverages Arweave's decentralized storage and AO's smart contract-like processes for secure and efficient value exchange, balancing transparency and decentralization.

Framework & Modules

Astro Protocol is a blockchain-based framework that enables the minting of stablecoins and synthetic assets, backed by on-chain collateral stored and managed by processes developed within the AO compute environment. Astro introduces dynamic liquidation processes and stability modules to enhance system resilience and user trust.

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