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Week 6: Stablecoins

Stablecoin mechanisms, algorithmic vs collateralized designs

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1. Classify stablecoin mechanisms
2. Analyze peg stability
3. Evaluate collateralization risks
4. Understand historical depeg events

## Topics Covered

Fiat-collateralized stablecoins (USDC, USDT) Crypto-collateralized stablecoins (DAI) Algorithmic stablecoins Stability mechanisms Depeg events and risks

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Lecture Slides

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Self-Assessment Quiz

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Stablecoin Analysis

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--- ## Required Readings

Paper	Authors	Year	Link
Stablecoins 2.0: Economic Foundations and Risk-based Models	Klages-Mundt et al.	2020	Link

--- ## Reading Guide: Reading Guide: Stablecoin Mechanisms

2-3 hours Stablecoin taxonomy Stability mechanisms Risk analysis

Comprehensive analysis of stablecoin designs, stability mechanisms, and failure modes.

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--- ## Exercise: Stablecoin Stability Analysis

100 Points 3-4 hours medium

Analyze stablecoin peg stability, compare mechanisms, and study historical depeg events.

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--- ## Discussion & Questions

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