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| Illutration created and copyright by Drake Kim |
Once, gold was the standard for money. Then came government-backed paper currency. Now, we are talking about a new form of “stability”—stablecoins. The name itself suggests security. But if you take that at face value, both your wallet and your life could collapse in an instant.
The Hidden Trap: The Terra Luna Collapse
"Behind every great achievement lies a touch of delusion." — Nassim Taleb
In May 2022, the collapse of Terra Luna shattered the myth of stablecoins. Terra introduced the concept of an algorithmic stablecoin, promising a revolution in decentralized finance. People were captivated. But were stablecoins ever truly stable?
The TerraUSD (UST) system was fundamentally a trust-based game. To maintain its $1 peg, it relied on its sister token, Luna (LUNA). But in reality, it was just another version of a pyramid scheme. Early investors reaped enormous profits, but when cracks began to show, the entire system crumbled like dominoes. The moment trust in Terra evaporated, UST—which was supposed to stay at $1—plummeted with no bottom in sight.
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In a market fueled by fear and greed, all that remained was ruin. Countless retail investors lost everything, some to the point of making tragic decisions. And in the chaos, a few quietly cashed out and disappeared.
The Blade of Regulation and the Invisible Hand
"If we do not obey the rules, the rules will control us." — Friedrich Hayek
After the Terra debacle, regulators worldwide turned their eyes toward stablecoins. Are they truly an innovation, or just an unregulated financial experiment waiting to implode? The U.S. has moved toward strict regulation of stablecoins, while Europe is also preparing new laws to oversee digital currencies.
However, it remains unclear who these regulations will truly target. Large financial institutions with strong connections may survive, while only retail investors face the brunt of the crackdown. As always, the powerful find a way out, while the weak are left to suffer.
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| Illutration created and copyright by Drake Kim |
Survival Is the Ultimate Victory
What matters now is the choices we make in this market. Stablecoins are undoubtedly useful tools. But assuming they are inherently stable is a dangerous illusion. True stability is not about technology—it’s about the intentions and operational integrity of those who design these systems.
Markets always change. But one rule never does: There is no such thing as a free lunch. The only way to survive is to follow the flow of money, analyze the facts with a cold mind, and never trust blindly.
And remember—money tends to stay longer in the hands of the shrewd, rather than the honest.
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