Aegis YUSD is a decentralized stablecoin backed by Bitcoin that generates yield while maintaining a 1:1 peg to the US dollar. Unlike traditional stablecoins relying on fiat reserves or other crypto assets, YUSD operates independently through a transparent, delta-neutral strategy.
YUSD is collateralized by Bitcoin held in institutional-grade custodial vaults (Fireblocks, Copper, CEFFU). The protocol maintains a delta-neutral position by shorting BTC-margined perpetual contracts equal to Bitcoin exposure, neutralizing price volatility while capturing funding rate yields distributed 3x daily.
YUSD operates entirely on Bitcoin-margined perpetual contracts, establishing independence from both traditional stablecoins and the fiat banking system. This protects against bank failures, regulatory freezes, and stablecoin depegging events. All assets are held with premier custodiansβnever on centralized exchanges.
Holders earn continuous yield from funding rate arbitrage without staking, lockups, or waiting periods. Simply hold YUSD and register your wallet to start earning. Rewards are perpetual and claimable anytime.
New YUSD is created only when collateral (USDT, USDC, or DAI) is deposited into the Aegis Mint smart contract. Collateral is immediately converted to Bitcoin via OTC desks and deployed into delta-neutral positions, ensuring every YUSD is fully backed.
Complete visibility with on-chain verification of Bitcoin collateral, open market positions, and read-only API access to exchange positions. Users can audit reserves and yield calculations at any time.
Aegis operates under a Foundation structure ensuring regulatory compliance and transparency, transitioning toward DAO-based governance for protocol upgrades and ecosystem growth.