From d18d0d1c5997257a70acf914c6d44e445170fbf6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Derek Cofausper <256792747+decofe@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:01:24 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add pathUSD issuance & backing details Co-authored-by: 0xrusowsky <90208954+0xrusowsky@users.noreply.github.com> Amp-Thread-ID: https://ampcode.com/threads/T-019d3375-77b0-743f-865c-8591ded6c397 --- src/pages/protocol/exchange/quote-tokens.mdx | 10 +++++++--- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/pages/protocol/exchange/quote-tokens.mdx b/src/pages/protocol/exchange/quote-tokens.mdx index 15091e0b..582b1665 100644 --- a/src/pages/protocol/exchange/quote-tokens.mdx +++ b/src/pages/protocol/exchange/quote-tokens.mdx @@ -10,11 +10,15 @@ Each USD TIP-20 on Tempo can choose any other USD TIP-20 as its quote token—th pathUSD is a USD-denominated stablecoin that can be used as a quote token on Tempo's decentralized exchange. It is the first stablecoin deployed to the chain, and is used as a fallback gas token when the user or validator does not specify a gas token. Use of pathUSD is optional. -### Motivation +### Issuance & Backing -While on other chains, most liquidity accrues to a few stablecoins, or even one, Tempo allows you to choose which stablecoin to use as your quote token. As one option, you can select pathUSD, a USD-denominated stablecoin. PathUSD is not meant to compete as a consumer-facing stablecoin. Use of pathUSD is optional, and tokens are able to list any other token as their quote token if they choose. +pathUSD is issued by Bridge and is backed 1:1 by high-quality USD-denominated reserves. Please see [bridge.xyz](https://www.bridge.xyz) for more about their reserve allocation practices. pathUSD can be minted by depositing USDC.e and redeemed back to USDC through Bridge. -pathUSD can also be accepted as a fee token by validators. +### Why pathUSD? + +Tempo is designed to be neutral across stablecoin issuers. Rather than defaulting to any single issuer's stablecoin as the quote token, pathUSD provides a neutral option that any token can pair against on Tempo's DEX. This ensures that no single stablecoin issuer has a privileged position in Tempo's liquidity graph and guarantees stablecoin interoperability. + +pathUSD is not meant to compete as a consumer-facing stablecoin. Use of pathUSD is optional, and tokens are able to list any other token as their quote token if they choose. pathUSD can also be accepted as a fee token by validators. ### Contract