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(BAI)

BAI is a decentralized, over-collateralized stablecoin designed to maintain a 1:1 peg to the US Dollar. It serves as the native stablecoin of AstridDAO, a multi-collateral money market protocol built on the Astar Network within the Polkadot ecosystem. Users can mint BAI by depositing crypto assets such as ASTR, ETH, BTC, or DOT into vaults. Unlike algorithmic stablecoins, BAI is fully backed by on-chain reserves, ensuring that every 1 BAI in circulation is supported by more than $1 worth of volatile collateral.

The protocol employs three main stability mechanisms. First, over-collateralization ensures the system's total value always exceeds the debt. Second, an instant redemption feature allows users to redeem BAI for $1 worth of collateral directly from the protocol, creating arbitrage opportunities if the price drops. Finally, hard-coded price ceilings and floors incentivize market participants to trade BAI back toward its peg. These features work together to provide a robust anchor for the stablecoin's value.

Borrowing BAI follows a 0% interest model. Instead of recurring interest payments, users typically pay a one-time borrowing fee (often 0.5%) at the moment of minting. To maintain a loan, users must stay above a Minimum Collateral Ratio (MCR). For instance, an MCR of 130% means a user must provide $130 in collateral for every $100 of BAI borrowed. If the collateral value drops below this threshold, the vault is subject to instant liquidation to protect the protocol.

The Stability Pool is a core safety feature where users deposit BAI to act as a liquidity backstop for the system. When a vault's collateral ratio falls too low, the Stability Pool is used to pay off the debt. In exchange for providing this service, 'Stability Providers' earn rewards from liquidation gains, essentially receiving collateral at a discount. Additionally, providers may earn protocol tokens or governance-related rewards, such as those associated with the ATID or veBAI systems.

Users should be aware of three primary risks. Liquidation risk occurs if the market value of deposited collateral crashes, potentially leading to the loss of assets if the collateral ratio falls below the minimum requirement. Smart contract risk is the inherent possibility of bugs or exploits within the protocol's code, though the system has been audited by reputable security firms. Lastly, oracle risk involves the protocol's dependence on external price feeds to accurately value collateral in real-time.

BAI is primarily available on decentralized exchanges within the Astar ecosystem and through professional platforms like LBank. For storage and transactions, BAI is compatible with various EVM-compatible wallets, such as MetaMask, as well as Polkadot-native options like Talisman or SubWallet. Users can also manage their assets through the LBank Wallet for integrated access to the Polkadot and Astar ecosystems.