# What Is a Stablecoin?

Stablecoins are digital currencies that aim to stay around **$1 USD**.\
They make crypto practical for payments, savings, and DeFi apps.\
Most stablecoins depend on **banks or U.S. Treasuries** to hold their value.

BTC1USD takes a different path — it’s **anchored to Bitcoin**, not banks.


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