aUSD
A decentralized, multi-collateral, crypto-backed stablecoin
aUSD is a decentralized, multi-collateralized stablecoin backed by cross-chain assets. Stable by design with value relative to the US Dollar, aUSD is the defacto stablecoin of Polkadot and Kusama. aUSD is powered by Acala, an application-specific blockchain customized for powering liquidity, economic activity, and stablecoin utility.
A decentralized finance network powering the aUSD ecosystem
Acala is a decentralized finance network powering the aUSD ecosystem. It's a layer-1 smart contract platform that's scalable, Ethereum-compatible, and optimized for DeFi. With the Acala EVM+, Acala lets developers leverage the aUSD ecosystem while enjoying the best of Ethereum and the full power of Substrate.
Polkadot’s Economic Hub
- Access DOT-based assets and derivatives, Polkadot-native decentralized stablecoin, Polkadot ecosystem assets, and cross-chain assets from Bitcoin, Ethereum and beyond.
DeFi Optimization
- Acala’s chain is customized for DeFi and can continue to upgrade without forks to integrate new features requested from developers. For example, on-chain ‘keepers’ automate protocol execution to better manage risks and improve user experience, or transaction fees payable with virtually any token to reduce user friction.
Acala Dollar Stablecoin
- aUSD is the built-in programmable primitive of the Acala network. aUSD is the Polkadot-native decentralized stablecoin backed by DOT, DOT derivatives and cross-chain assets like BTC or ETH.
Ethereum Compatibility
- Acala’s layer-1 platform offers the best of both Ethereum and Substrate environments. Compatible with established tech stacks, tooling, and wallets like MetaMask.
