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USDT, short for Tether USD, is a token issued by Tether Limited, pegged to the value of the US dollar (USD) at a 1:1 ratio. Users can exchange USDT for USD and vice versa at any time, with 1 USDT being equal to 1 USD. Tether Limited strictly adheres to a 1:1 reserve backing policy, ensuring that for every USDT token issued, there is an equivalent amount of USD held in reserve in their bank accounts. Users can verify fund reserves on the Tether platform for transparency. Funds can be deposited via SWIFT wire transfers to Tether's designated bank accounts or obtained by exchanging other cryptocurrencies for USDT on exchanges. Conversely, when redeeming USD, the process is reversed.
USDT transactions are conducted using the Omni (formerly Mastercoin) protocol, which operates as a second-layer protocol on the Bitcoin blockchain. Transaction confirmations and other parameters are consistent with those of Bitcoin. Users can deposit funds via SWIFT wire transfers to Tether's bank accounts or obtain USDT through exchanges. When redeeming USD, the process is reversed. Users can also exchange Bitcoin for USDT on exchanges. Tether Limited strictly adheres to a 1:1 reserve backing policy, with reserves fully matching the circulating supply of USDT tokens. Users can verify fund reserves on the Tether platform for transparency.
USDT is not a new currency; it has been trading since 2015. However, due to its late introduction by domestic exchanges, many investors may not be familiar with it. After trading cryptocurrencies, many investors are concerned about converting their holdings into fiat currency. The emergence of USDT provides a channel for investors to convert their holdings into fiat currency. |
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