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Pax Dollar (USDP)

USDP is an token collateralized 1:1 by US dollars. It is backed by US-based bank accounts owned by . These bank accounts undergo regular audits, and the audit results are published through monthly attestations. The value of USDP is pegged to the US dollar, making it a stablecoin. USDP is closely monitored and regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS). It is one of the three stablecoins approved by Wall Street regulators, alongside GUSD and BUSD. [1][2]

Paxos

is the company behind USDP. Paxos Trust Company, LLC, formerly known as iBit, was established in 2012 by Charles Cascarilla, co-founder of Cedar Hill Capital Partners, and Rich Teo, a principal analyst. The company boasts influential members that include Bill Bradley, a former U.S. Senator and member of the Senate Finance Committee, as well as Sheila Bair, the former Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Following regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services, Paxos entered the U.S. market and introduced its stablecoin named USDP in May 2015. [3]

The name "Paxos" was selected based on the legislative consensus system widely utilized on the Greek island of Paxos. Despite its ancient origins, this system served as a source of inspiration for the founders of Paxos, who leveraged the concept of computational consistency to develop the Pax stablecoin token, which later became known as Pax Dollar or USDP. [3]

Overview

The USDP coin is subjected to complete regulation and is supported entirely by cash reserves. All balances denominated in USD are securely held in accounts at insured depository institutions located in the United States. The cash reserves consist of cash equivalents such as US Treasury Bills, which have a maximum maturity period of 3 months, and overnight repurchase agreements. These instruments are characterized by their short-term nature and high liquidity, facilitating their conversion into USD when required. [4]

The number of USDP tokens in circulation can only be adjusted by Paxos Trust Company, LLC. Paxos has the authority to generate as many tokens as it can back with corresponding USD deposits. [4]

When a user deposits at least 100 USD into their Paxos account, the Paxos smart contract creates an equivalent amount of USDP tokens without charging any fees. These newly minted USDP tokens are then transferred to the user's account. Converting USDP back to USD follows a similar process, but the tokens are instantly burned (removed from circulation) upon completion. Conversion and redemption are free of charge, allowing holders to exchange their USDP for US dollars at a 1:1 ratio at any time. Burning the tokens immediately upon redemption ensures price stability, as the remaining number of tokens in circulation matches the USD reserves. [4]

USDP x MakerDAO

In January 2023, Paxos presented a proposal to , the organization behind the stablecoin, whereby they would pay a consistent fee for holding up to $1.5 billion of Pax USD (USDP) stablecoin in their reserves. The proposal was shared on Maker's governance forum, suggesting an increase in the debt ceiling for USDP from $450 million to $1.5 billion within Maker's Peg Stability Module reserve system. Paxos offered to pay a daily "marketing fee" linked to 45% of the Effective Federal Funds Rate (EFFR), which was at an annual rate of 4.3% at the time. However, this fee would only be applicable if the debt ceiling reached or exceeded $1.5 billion on any given day. Additionally, Paxos proposed raising the maximum threshold to $2 billion of USDP by 2024. According to Paxos' estimations, the arrangement would have generated approximately $29 million in extra income annually for Maker if fully implemented. The MakerDAO community engaged in discussions and subsequently voted on the proposal to determine its outcome. [5]

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