Introduction to Hive Backed Dollars (HBD)

avatar
(Edited)

Introduction to Hive Backed Dollars (HBD)



An introduction to Hive Backed Dollars (HBD), Hive’s very own trustless, algorithmic stablecoin.

Hive Backed Dollars (HBD) are the Hive Blockchain’s stablecoin.

Supported by the Hive network’s ability to convert HBD into $1 USD worth of HIVE crypto at any time, they provide a unique solution to the (soon to be) highly regulated stablecoin space.

An example of Hive Backed Dollars in action would be that 10 HBD can be converted into $10 USD worth of HIVE.

Rather than being backed by USD, the Hive network’s conversion mechanism has instead pegged 1 HBD at or over $1 USD.

Hive Backed Dollars (HBD) retro banner.

While other stablecoins such as Tether (USDT) are “technically” backed by an equal amount of USD or equivalent assets held in escrow, HBD is not.

This keeps the US regulator’s greasy mitts away from Hive’s stablecoin because quite simply, there is nothing here for them to regulate.

With the hive.io website seemingly happy to neglect sharing details on one of the Hive Blockchain’s greatest assets, it’s up to the community to fill the void with this guide.

Our Hive Backed Dollars (HBD) guide will go into more detail on what they are, how they work and provide some opinions around why they have the potential to be the premier stablecoin in the near future.

Introduction to Hive Backed Dollars

Hive Backed Dollars are the Hive blockchain’s sleeping giant.

As long as the Hive blockchain is up and running and HIVE retains any semblance of value, anyone can convert or uncovert HBD to Hive.

In order to maintain stability, restrictions on how many HBD can be created are enforced by the blockchain.

The HBD market cap for example, must be below 10% of the HIVE market cap.

This is what’s known as the debt limit and a live view can be viewed on Hive Witness ausbitbank’s website.

Hive Backed Dollar Interest Rate

Perhaps one of the most underrated aspects of Hive Backed Dollars (HBD), is the fact that you’re able to earn interest on your saving balance.

Any HBD stored in a Hive savings account, earns a variable interest rate currently set at 10%.

The elected Hive witnesses are able to move this value up and down at their discretion, setting the interest rate based on their median vote.

While not quite at the famous 20% interest level offered by Terra’s UST when staked on Anchor, 10% is still streets ahead of interest rates offered on USD balances by traditional banks.

All accessible on the wallet page of your Hive account, accessed via the Hive front-end of your choice.

The Hive Backed Dollar Price:

While the short term stability of Hive Backed Dollars $1 USD price peg is somewhat questionable, steps have been put in place to address this issue over the long term.

Since the HBD Stabiliser mechanism has been put in place, you can see on the following CoinGecko chart that price has been trading in the 95c - $1.05 range.

A Hive Backed Dollars (HBD) stablecoin chart from CoinGecko showing price trading around $1 USD.

While Bittrex remains the only mainstream crypto exchange to offer a HBD trading pair on their platform, Hive account holders are able to use Hive’s internal market to permissionlessly buy, sell and trade between HIVE and HBD.

In the current regulatory environment, it would be unwise to sleep on the current working solution which Hive Backed Dollars (HBD) offers to the stablecoin market.

This guide to Hive Backed Dollars (HBD) is here to make sure that it’s not lost within the discussion.

Best of probabilities to you.



Direct from the desk of Dane Williams.

Why not leave a comment and share your thoughts on Hive Backed Dollars (HBD) within the comments section below? All comments that add something to the discussion will be upvoted.

This Hive Backed Dollars (HBD) blog is exclusive to leofinance.io.

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

hive-167922 hivebackeddollars hbd hive stablecoins crypto hivehustlers ctp cent proofofbrain neoxian leofinance
0
0
0.000
14 comments
avatar

Great over view on HBD wouldn't mind it pegged a bit better

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

The fact its moves back and forwards off its peg is certainly the elephant in the room.

I do think that with more adoption, more centralised exchange listings and simply when US regulators force investors out of Tether, that the increased volume will help.

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Before I have been looking at HBD as an ordinary token but i don't know that it has weight to compare with dollar. I can't wait to accumulate More of HBD to myself.

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

The next time HIVE pumps over $1, you can try using HBD to lock in some profits.

Simply go into your wallet and then head to the internal market to easily trade between HIVE and the $1 pegged HBD.

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Boss please explain well.what did you mean,by locking your profile with HBD because I don't understand

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

I also think that HDB is one of the often overlooked benefits of HIVE. 10% interest is absolutely much better than anything you can get at a fiat banking establishment. And all the HIVE interface wallets that I have used make it simple to send your HBD to HBD savings. Anything I get in HBDrewards gets converted to savings and it's also simple to claim the interest every 30 days. No one has to be a crypto genius to participate in this great opportunity, which is one of the fantastic things about the HIVE community in general.

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Yep!

HBD savings offer a low-risk, predictable return on your investment.

Any time you want to take profit on HIVE, using HBD is a no-brainer.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Posted Using LeoFinance Beta

0
0
0.000
Reply
avatar

Thank you for the explanation, it was just what I was looking for.

0
0
0.000
Reply