> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.orby.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.orby.network/introduction/what-is-usdusc.md).

# What is $USC?

$USC is Orby's decentralized, overcollateralized **stablecoin** that is soft-pegged to the **US dollar.** 

$USC will essentially function as 3 things:

* **A store of value.** As a stablecoin, $USC is designed to **hold its value** to a peg in spite of volatility
* **A unit of exchange.** With the above property as a stable store of value, $USC is designed to be used to facilitate transactions
* **A unit of account.** $USC will function as a unit of measurement for on-chain products, similar to how FIAT currencies denominate off-chain goods and services

Maintaining peg stability is critical for any stablecoin. That's why Orby is designed around ensuring and incentivising $USC's resiliency. Our robust risk management features are summarized below: 

<figure><img src="/files/5UvccuNcqTSvqToZe5P9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

To read in more detail about these features:&#x20;

[Overcollateralization](/overview/supported-collateral/collateral-risk-parameters.md)

[Recovery Mode](/overview/recovery-mode.md)

[Instant Liquidation](/overview/liquidations-and-the-stability-pool/stability-pool.md)

[Redemptions](/overview/usduscs-peg-stability-and-redemptions/redemption-mechanism.md)

[Arbitrage](/overview/usduscs-peg-stability-and-redemptions.md)<br>


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://doc.orby.network/introduction/what-is-usdusc.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.