Dolomite: When Stablecoin Is No Longer Just a "Safe Asset"

In financial history, many types of assets that were once considered "passive" have become the core drivers of innovation. Gold was once only stored as a store of value before becoming the foundation of the global monetary system. Government bonds were once regarded as a fiscal burden, but gradually evolved into the most liquid collateral asset in the world. Stablecoins in DeFi also follow a similar trajectory. They emerge with a fundamental role: pegging their value to USD, providing liquidity, and reducing volatility. They are a "safe anchor" for the ecosystem, but are rarely regarded as an attractive investment channel. Depositing stablecoins into protocols usually only yields an interest rate of 4-5% annually — stable, but rather dull. @Dolomite_io has broken that framework. With its special architecture, #Dolomite no longer sees stablecoins as passive assets, but transforms them into a multifunctional machine: they can be staked, borrowed, leveraged, engaged in farming, and even hold influence in governance. In other words, stablecoins are not just "stable" — they become "strategic". $DOLO Historical lesson: Safe assets can also create revolution Eurodollar (1950s): Initially just USD deposits at European banks, it later formed a huge offshore market, becoming the global financial lifeblood. Mortgage-backed securities (1980s): Illiquid home loans, when pooled and issued as bonds, opened up a market worth trillions of USD. Common point: seemingly "boring" assets can become a driving force for expanding the financial system. Stablecoins in DeFi, thanks to Dolomite, are also entering their own "Eurodollar moment." The architecture of Dolomite: From security to efficiency 1 Thanh khoản ảo (Virtual Liquidity) Stablecoins when staked on Dolomite are not "frozen." They can still participate in external yields or interact with other protocols. This means your capital is not stuck, but continues to earn double profits. 2 Isolated Margin Accounts ( Each strategy is placed in a "separate compartment". If a farming round encounters risks, the damage will not spread to other accounts. This allows stablecoins to take on multiple roles while still keeping the system safe. These two mechanisms lay the foundation for stablecoins that are both yield-generating and safe. Real-world application cases 🔹 Yield Farmer: Profit Loop A farmer has 100,000 USDC. Instead of just earning 4% APY, they can stake USDC, borrow ETH, stake to earn rewards, and then rotate back to USDC. Thanks to a separate account, risks are controlled, while the original USDC can still play a governance role if converted to veDOLO. 🔹 DAO Treasurer: Manage smart salary funds The DAO needs to hold a lot of stablecoins to pay salaries and grants. Instead of letting capital sit idle, the DAO can stake stablecoins, borrow when needed, or use them to participate in yield strategies. At the same time, stablecoins can be locked into veDOLO, providing governance influence for the DAO. Thus, operational costs become a resource that enhances value. 🔹 Conservative holders: Safe but not passive Even for those who do not like to take risks, stablecoins on Dolomite still offer benefits. Thanks to the separation mechanism, they can rest assured that their principal is not affected by complex strategies. This is a way for stable capital to still participate in DeFi growth without losing its preservation. Stablecoin becomes the "voice" of governance In DeFi, governance power often lies with speculative tokens, rarely belonging to those who hold stablecoins even though they provide most of the liquidity. Dolomite has changed this: stablecoins can be linked to veDOLO, turning safe liquidity into political power. This balances the ecosystem, allowing stable capital holders to also have a say in the future direction of the protocol. Long-term vision Dolomite does not stop at stablecoins. In the future: Stablecoins linked to tokenized government bonds can both receive coupons and serve as collateral. Legally stable carbon credit tokens can also be used as collateral. AI agents can automatically manage multiple stablecoin accounts, engaging in farming, hedging, and participating in governance. Stablecoin has thus become a multi-dimensional financial infrastructure in both the DeFi world and the virtual economy. Conclusion: Stable but not stagnant Dolomite has opened up a new perspective: stablecoins are not just a "safe haven" but also a strategic engine. With yield farmers → increase profits. With DAO → optimize capital management. With conservative investors → safe but not idle. With the entire ecosystem → stablecoin becomes the foundation for growth and governance. The lesson from history is clear: when safe assets are made productive, the entire financial system will expand in depth and speed. Dolomite is bringing that lesson into DeFi. The stablecoins in Dolomite are no longer just "stable" — they are strategy, influence, and new growth dynamics.

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