The Fedz - Print 2 Earn
  • Stability Under Stress: The Fedz's Innovative Approach
  • Improving Upon Previous Attempts
  • Tokenomics
  • FUSD - The Fedz Synthetic Dollar
    • Private Liquidity Pool
      • Example: Private Liquidity Pools & Open Market Liquidity Pools
      • Example: Navigating Market Fluctuations in "The Fedz" Ecosystem
  • sbFUSD, Staking, and Printing FUSD: The Stability Engine of TheFedz
  • The Fedz Elements and Rules
    • How to Join The Fedz
    • The Fedz Game
    • Rule Book
  • The Fedz: A New Approach to Studying Bank Runs in Field Conditions
    • Invitation to Researchers
  • Background on Bank Stability
    • Academic Research and The Fedz Context
      • Kiss et al. (2012) on Deposit Insurance and Observability
      • Demirgüc-Kunt and Detragiache (2002) on Deposit Insurance and Market Discipline
      • Demirgüc-Kunt and Huizinga (2004) on Market Discipline
      • Madies (2006) on Partial Deposit Insurance
      • Schotter and Yorulmazer (2009) on Observability and Insurance
      • Preventing (panic) bank runs Hubert J. Kiss 2022
      • William A. Branch eta al (2022) on Noise and Sunspots in Financial Models
      • Andolfatto (2017) on Preventing Bank Runs
      • Diamond and Dybvig meet money: Are deposit contracts efficient after all? (D. Rivero, H. Rodrıguez)
      • Starr and Yilmaz (2007) on Social Networks
      • Jacklin (1987) on Investment Technology
      • Leveraging Axelrod's (1984) Game Theory for Enhanced Cooperation in The Fedz
    • Key hypothesis & Research Terms
      • Dynamic Reward System (After-Tax) in The Fedz Ecosystem
      • Isolated Decision-Making in The Fedz Ecosystem
      • Decentralized Clearinghouse and Governance in The Fedz Ecosystem
      • Decentralized Bailout in The Fedz Ecosystem
      • Privileged Access and Sustained Stability in The Fedz
    • Contributions to Future Research
    • TBD - ZK for keeping the NFT player choice and deal with it together at the end of the round.
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  • The Nature of FUSD
  • Privileged Insiders vs. General Users
  • Issuance and Governance Mechanisms
  • The Experimental Nature of FUSD
  • Conclusion

FUSD - The Fedz Synthetic Dollar

Understanding FUSD: The Fedz Fractional Reserve Stablecoin

FUSD is a synthetic dollar engineered for stability and designed to serve as the cornerstone of a new financial paradigm. Leveraging under-collateralization and intricate game mechanics, FUSD offers a flexible and dynamic approach to achieving asset stabilization. Unlike previous attempts at algorithmic stablecoins, FUSD’s stability is derived from its innovative ecosystem, setting a robust precedent for issuing other synthetic assets.

By starting with FUSD, The Fedz demonstrates its commitment to redefining value and stability in the digital age. This synthetic dollar is not only a stable asset but also a testing ground for broader synthetic asset expansions, paving the way for an evolving financial landscape.


The Nature of FUSD

FUSD is not directly backed by traditional assets or commodities. Instead, its value stems from:

  1. Fractional Collateralization: NFT holders manage capital as collateral by staking and providing liquidity, but this collateral might be fractional relative to the FUSD supply. This ensures flexibility and efficient capital utilization.

  2. Trust in The Fedz System: The stability of FUSD relies on the trust in the game theory mechanics underpinning The Fedz ecosystem. This approach prioritizes systemic stability and participant collaboration over direct asset backing.

  3. Dynamic Governance: The issuance and stability of FUSD are governed by NFT holders who play active roles in the system. Their decisions include managing Private Liquidity Pools (PLPs), adjusting collateral ratios, setting interest rates, and voting on critical parameters.

This innovative model positions FUSD within a unique category of currencies where trust, systemic stability, and game theory converge.


Privileged Insiders vs. General Users

One of the defining features of The Fedz ecosystem is the distinction between privileged insiders (NFT holders) and the general user base of FUSD:

  • Privileged Insiders: NFT holders participate in The Fedz's governance and strategic decision-making. Their vested interest ensures that decisions align with the ecosystem’s stability and growth.

  • General Users: Anyone can hold and transact with FUSD, benefiting from its stability and utility without engaging in governance. This separation creates a balanced ecosystem where strategic decisions are guided by those with the most at stake.


Issuance and Governance Mechanisms

Note: Governance and DAO mechanisms are still in progress and evolving under the direction of the community.

FUSD’s issuance is intricately tied to player actions within The Fedz ecosystem, fostering a participatory and dynamic governance model. Key elements include:

  1. Collateral Management: NFT holders lock assets as collateral, forming the foundational layer of FUSD issuance.

  2. Dynamic Parameter Setting:

    • Players suggest reserve rates and private pool sizes through a “guessing game.”

    • The clearinghouse calculates a weighted average based on these inputs, factoring in collateral size and turn order to set collective parameters.

  3. Governance Voting: NFT holders vote on critical parameters, influencing the ecosystem’s long-term strategy and stability.

This decentralized decision-making process ensures that FUSD’s stability and growth are directly influenced by its community of stakeholders.


The Experimental Nature of FUSD

FUSD represents a bold experiment in modeling modern monetary systems within a decentralized framework. While its primary purpose is educational, offering participants insights into the complexities of monetary policy, it also serves as a live laboratory for testing:

  • Stability mechanisms.

  • Game-theoretic models.

  • Innovative approaches to maintaining a peg to the dollar.

This experimental approach inherently carries risks, including potential volatility in maintaining the dollar peg. However, it also offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, innovation, and advancing the understanding of financial systems in the DeFi space.


Conclusion

FUSD is more than a stablecoin—it’s a gateway to a new era of decentralized finance. By blending educational and experimental elements, The Fedz invites participants to explore the challenges and opportunities of creating a stable digital currency. While the journey involves risks, the potential for innovation and learning within this dynamic ecosystem positions FUSD as a groundbreaking advancement in algorithmic stablecoins.

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