# 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: 

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

[Overcollateralization](https://doc.orby.network/overview/supported-collateral/collateral-risk-parameters)

[Recovery Mode](https://doc.orby.network/overview/recovery-mode)

[Instant Liquidation](https://doc.orby.network/overview/liquidations-and-the-stability-pool/stability-pool)

[Redemptions](https://doc.orby.network/overview/usduscs-peg-stability-and-redemptions/redemption-mechanism)

[Arbitrage](https://doc.orby.network/overview/usduscs-peg-stability-and-redemptions)<br>


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