Redemption Mechanism
TLDR: Swap 1 $USC for USD 1 worth of $cdcETH - any time
Think of redemptions like a one-sided swap on a DEX. You can only swap $USC for $cdcETH, but not the other way around.
How It Works:
1 $USC can always be redeemed for USD 1 worth of collateral on Orby’s platform.
This Redemption Mechanism helps maintain the $USC peg when its value falls below USD 1.
Users can buy discounted $USC from the market and redeem it 1:1 for USD worth of the underlying collateral, helping to push the price back to peg.
Key Points:
Anyone can use redemptions, but a variable fee may apply.
The redemption fee changes based on the Base Rate and increases with each redemption event.
Typically, users redeem when $USC trades below peg to make it economically viable.
Redemption vs. Repayment:
Repayment: You pay back your own $USC debt within your shuttle.
Redemption: You swap $USC 1:1 for someone else’s collateral.
Collateral comes from the “unhealthiest” shuttles (those with the lowest collateral ratio) first.
Important: Redemptions are not the same as repaying one’s $USC debt.
Note:
The best way for users to avoid getting their collateral redeemed against is to ensure that their shuttle’s collateral ratio is healthier than your peers
The owner of the shuttle technically does not incur a net loss in this process as their debt is paid in exchange for shuttle collateral
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