EOS

Smiling_Jack_

OP's actual 2018 portfolio: NEM IOTA DASH EOS NEO

Oheson

Every Alt is potentially the next EOS, including ETH.

SpicyGums

It's the EOS 2 market's ago, been the best performer two bull markets in a row, you're just coping and we all know why.

xanokothe

Do you guys remember EOS? Sometimes I think SOL is the new EOS

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Tether) to find submissions for other topics.

biba8163

well to guard against under-performance by a single coin, smart crypt investors diversified their poorfolio and added some coins with use cases like STRAT, EOS and QTUM for smart contracts, ZCASH and DASH for privacy and a coin with enterprise adoption like XRP that would soon be adopted by banks /s

Ok-Western-5799

It's always nice to see projects comeback after a bad spell either with the team or whatever. I think EOS pulled this off too, and it's stronger for it now, with ENF now in charge.

Ok-Western-5799

EOS is also flashing a buy signal. You should definitely consider adding it now. The tokenomic revamp sets it up for a very good run this bull market.

thollulope

The right leadership is all EOS needed. They now look serious and better.

RookXPY

The EOS people should be in jail. They are the reason SBF, Do Kwon, and Mashinsky all thought they could get away with scamming crypto people.

Somebody__Online

Is there no liquid stable derivatives on EOS?

absurdcriminality

It is a pre-allocated pool that releases every halving (every 4 years). The reward distribution is roughly 32M EOS tokens per year.

Important_Addition

Nice innitiative from EOS. Where are the rewards coming from? Treasury?

biba8163

I commented about the graveyard of shitcoins that supported Python and other programming languages when Algo Governors were cheerleading bullshit hype that ALGO was the first project to support Python. ALGO is down ~50% since then. - NXT relevant from 2013 to 2017, once #3 or #4 in marketcap, was the first pure Proof of Stake Blockchain which used Java. Dead. - Stratis relevant from 2016 to 2017, once #8 in marketcap, supported C# and had a Python SDK. Dead - NEO relevant from 2017 to 2019, once #5 in marketpcap, supports Java, C#, Python, Javascript. Dead - EOS relevant from 2017 to 2019, once #7 in marketcap supported building apps with C++. Dead - ICON relevant from 2018 to 2019, top #20 marketcap supported building apps with an Python SDK and a Javascript SDK. Dead - ARK another hyped shitcoin from 2017 to 2019. Supported Java and Python. Dead. - Kommodo another hyped shitcoin from 2017 to 2019. Supported Rust and Python. Dead https://np.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1bp74fp/algorand_becomes_first_layer1_blockchain_to_use/

Hopeful_Fox3538

I don't understand how I can stake my EOS if I have it on exchange, how I can send it no Anchor Wallet? Somebody can help me?

Bunker_Beans

Current price doesn’t matter. *EOS has entered the chat.*

Ok-Western-5799

I would just advise you DCA. You can't accurately time the market. It's what I do, and that's how I've been accumulating most assets in my portfolio, including EOS RAM, which has pumped over 60x in the past 6 months.

cwalker887

Spark in Upland. It has tons utility in a layer 2 game built on the EOS blockchain.

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Tether) to find submissions for other topics.

Ok-Western-5799

AI coins are definitely ones to put money on right now, alongside the established L1 networks. INJ and EOS are among the promising ones to consider. I wouldn't overlook them. They've shown resilience and potential for growth in this evolving market.

LegendaryJohnny

Kaspa is just todays narrative. In 4 years it will be like EOS, fighting for staying in top 100. I play long term, not fashion 1 year hit or lose coins.

fan_of_hakiksexydays

They could make an ETF for any coin they want. But more than likely they are going to stick to just a few. It's a market that mostly follows Bitcoin's moves anyway. And they would only really pick things that have been around and proven to last for at least a few cycle. So go look at anything you see in the top 20 markets caps between 2016-2018, and are still at least in the top 50 market caps today. But haven't had major tech issues (sorry ETC), or major controversy (sorry BSV), or have had core aspects of their projects exposed (sorry BCH, Tron, EOS).

deckartcain

Honestly shocking to see that Tron was one of the "older" cryptos to stick around. The 2017 sentiment was on stuff like OmiseGO, VChain, EOS, etc.

LengthMundane8820

Sooo I need to invest my life savings in EOS? Got it. Remember kids: always do the opposite of this subs sentiment 😅

awesomeplenty

There was an investor from China who bought in early and made millions in USD, he convinced his family and friends to sell everything, houses property businesses every cash everything and go all in EOS, seeing his massive profits everyone trusted him. That was at the peak at early 2018, then it started to dump, he never had a chance to take profits as there was none, and it went lower and lower every week, and every week he watch theirs and his initial investments slowly went down > 80-90%. Rumours has it he took his life in the end. Source I read it somewhere on the Chinese forum years ago.

_Commando_

SEC wen't after EOS i think and they were charged too but I don't think they were charged enough and at the end was a big scam...

inShambles3749

Ah yes EOS. Small heads up if you see "David Moss" involved - it's a rugpull don't bother buying this shit.

Soil_Electronic

DOT will end up like EOS imho they are so familiar

gokhaninler

EOS will rise because of Bullish

jwz9904

just like EOS

jwz9904

EOS may rise from the dead NEO too

jwz9904

it's EOS v2

fairlyaveragetrader

I would feed sol. Get rid of a lot of the no-name project coins. Add eth, btc,sol, ltc. You also have to think about the narrative so garbage can coins, probably side chains, arbitrum, optimism, I would just think ahead to where you see the narrative going and how you see things being marketed when we get into that phase. That's where the money is likely to be and there's always going to be something that does 100X but good luck finding it. With BTC you likely have a 2x. Maybe more. ETH, probably a 3X, LTC, probably a 4 to 5X. So I start looking at these in terms of multiples. The problem with a lot of the smaller side projects. You might not have any X. You might just have losses. Not everything performs in a bull market. Case in point all the people who bought EOS when that launched, it's basically gone straight down

izdigohkz

Injective still looks very good. I have been holding my bag since I got them at 7. I scalped some at 20 just yesterday. Another undervalued gem in my port is RAM in the EOS network. It's a RWA with good usecase. It has the potential to fo 100x.

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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Joe-M-4

Good observations. Yeah, 2019-2021 are definitely carrying the combined Experiments. Looking forward to the laggards making some better gains once the bull really hits, but they'll likely be behind the better years for a while. Yeah, besides the big two, BNB has been a big surprise. No one saw it coming and no one ever predicts it will outperform, but here it is again in 1st place so far this year. I haven't run the numbers in a while, but last time I did, BNB is the combined 7 portfolio leader *even though it is absent from two of the Top Ten Portfolio y*ears (It didn't break into the Top Ten until 2020). I suppose are argument for diversification - even if you have to hold some EOS or Tezos along the way lol

Ok-Western-5799

Having a 1-year change of +110% sounds bullish already. Even though its recent dip has not been encouraging, as a mid-cap down about 84.11% from its ATH, there's still a chance for some surprises I hope EOS is part of the few tokens in your portfolio. the L1 token support has been strong, and the shift of the token to a deflationary model makes it sound more bullish.

FYATWB

I’ll accept all the hate for saying it, because a few of you really need to hear some truth: Old coins with bad “tokenomics”, no clear purpose, no hype, but most importantly a bunch of old bag holders ready to dump and move on at the first sign of life, these projects will slowly fade away like EOS.

uwrizwaxa

RWA are worth investing into. I'm accumulating RAM on EOS. Just buy some EOS and move them to RAM but both tokens will have a good run looking at the 80% supply burn in the new tokenomics.

Ok-Western-5799

Or perhaps EOS having a new juicy tokenomics model

Ok-Western-5799

Only a fool sells at this point to buy at a higher price. I have taken the dip opportunity to buy more IOTA, EOS, and SOL. Can't wait to see some buying SOL at its ATH again

Kumomax1911

Try using it along with everyone else. Ecosystem is one of the best and network is getting so much right. Ethereum & Solana are one of two chains I use on a daily basis for financial applications. Drift is an amazing protocol on Solana for futures. There is no scam when most of the industry either deploys to Ethereum/Solana. Who the hell cares if FTX had deep investments in Solana's development? It's a permissionless open software. Sam also invested in Anthropic and it's probably second best AI company in the world. EOS IO was abandoned in early development since [Block.one](http://Block.one) ran after signing SEC settlement. Not similar. EOS never came close to becoming a blue chip with a polished ecosystem surviving a bear market. Solana has.

jwinterm

Soylana is an ftx scam and is just being used by VCs and others with deep pockets and connections to extract money from retards, as they've previously done with other "revolutionary next gen life changing blockchain technology™️" such as EOS, maidsafecoin, iota , xem, and many many others.

Mirved

You need more then 5 million usd of SOL to run a validator. That means its very centralized and easy to take out. So if its so centralized whats the point over a normal database (which are faster)? SOL might give you some gains but it has no actual future. Its just EOS, NEO, Tron, ADA of the moment.

izdigohkz

Great plans. I'm actually looking into crypto with real-use-case. RWA mostly fill this list and one of them is RAM in the EOS ecosystem. The ecosystem is growing and projects are developing on it, they all require RAM which will continue to increase the demand for RAM. My best bet is to but EOS and move it to RAM. RAM and EOS are considerable cheap at the moment.

jwz9904

EOS is still on the charts

Harucifer

"Research" is a funny word. What, you read their stupid whitepapers and "partnership lists" ? There's a saying in my country: "Paper accepts everything". In other words: talk is cheap. Also, there are now over 2.5 million tokens. If you're confident you found the 15 that are going to skyrocket you have a lot in common with people who thought similarly 7 years ago. They're deep down into NANO, IOTA, EOS, NEO and garbage like that

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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CorneliusFudgem

ETH has been on this list since like 2015 considering there wasn’t much else out at the time and what was out flopped, except for a few coins here or there. Considering they’ve both survived for roughly a decade+ I would say they’re definitively blue chips. Solana has done well since the FTX crash but I wouldn’t call it a bluechip. I would just call it a coin that has activity right now. There was a time when EOS and NEO had a lot of activity. Hell even NANO used to be popular. In a similar vein XRP has existed for quite some time too (like XMR or LTC, or even BCH) but I wouldn’t call any of those blue chips. More so just coins that have existed and still exist to a degree. I’m not really equating age/price/market cap position with “blue chip” though. I don’t think there are rules that make something a bluechip but you can tell if something has been robust and existing for years without issues, and often you see the price go up as activity/addresses/tx’s/tvl/development increased too.

conceiv3d-in-lib3rty

Bro why are you wasting your time with all of last cycles gainers and a bunch of old coins that aren’t doing shit?? You’re also too spread for the amount of capital you have invested. You gotta ask yourself what that 5% of ADA is going do for you even if it goes up +50% (LOL). Invest in narratives, not top 20 coins that only have high market cap because huge volumes are being traded of them daily. LTC, ADA, EOS, XLM, XRP, NEXO, BNB have to go immediately. Honestly I would just convert everything back into BTC, ETH, SOL and reevaluate.

MinimalGravitas

To be honest, your claim that developer numbers was 'the most worthless metric known to man' didn't suggest a high degree of intelligence. Maybe you didn't buy EOS then, but all of those kind of faster/cheaper chains with marketing have used pretty much the same playbook to attract the naive and gullible. Which of them did you fall for? And maybe more interestingly, why do you not think that the number of devs who contribute new code to the respective ecosystem is a useful metric?

jawni

you gotta be pretty fucking stupid to think that, even in *this* sub, that anyone bought EOS.

MinimalGravitas

Found the EOS bagholder...

MinimalGravitas

I don't own any Dot, and I've only used Polkadot maybe twice ever, but their ecosystem has the second highest number of developers in all of crypto with about 1/4 the number as are working on Ethereum. https://www.developerreport.com/ I'd suggest that probably means they have more staying power in the long run than most of the highly marketed cashgrab junk like EOS/NEO/Tron/Solana/Avalanche etc.

LargeSnorlax

Not even remotely close. Mining pains aren't even close to being felt yet, and people investing into meme weirdness has nothing to do with "long term valuable projects" existing. Everyone thinks their own personal project is long term and valuable. Useless projects have always been at the top 10 of the ladder ever since I've looked they just have different names - STEEM, DOGE, NEM, MAID, FACTOM, STRAT, BITSHARES, QTUM, Bitcoin Gold, EOS, TRON, ONT. The only difference is now people aren't pretending that they've found some new cure for cancer in a different blockchain and have gone full on "community" in memes. You're not going to flush memes or ""useful projects"" out of the ecosystem any time soon, and Crypto is going to do its thing regardless of whatever silly projects hop in and out of the top 100.

OrangeChocoTuesday

EOS did this in 2018 while I was in the process of moving, totally missed the fact that it was happening. Managed to recover the funds eventually at a cost but that incident put me off self custody for years

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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fan_of_hakiksexydays

Are you talking about which companies have been using it, because my comment has literally listed them. Or are you talking about which chain has been used, because that one should be fairly obvious, since it's been by far the one that has been used the most by companies for blockchain and smart contract, and has been the top favorite alt coin by investors, which is Ethereum. And it's also the one that currently sits at the top of the alt coin market, so it's not even being conspicuous about its success. What exactly have you been putting your money into? Tron, EOS, etc...? I get it, there's been a lot of paper tigers popping up along the way. Some that I also thought had potential. I threw a bit of money into EOS, regrettably.

Tyszq

EOS tokens had a chain swap (from Ethereum to native EOS). Those tokens on ETH network are simply frozen and you can not do anything with them, they will remain in your wallet forever. The only thing that can be done is MEW developers update the UI to stop showing them in your wallet. I also encountered this issue on Ledger Live years ago and my wallet value was incorrect - it was showing a $ value for real EOS while those ETH-EOS were in fact worthless. I reported it to developers and they fixed it. Looks like MEW developers are kinda behind the game ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯

tied_laces

Can’t take any of the new coins seriously because the developers control the supply and control the scarcity. BNB is a prime example. Same as EOS. The developers tweak the scarcity and use wash trades to make the per coin value look high

GranPino

Better leverage is using a margin account and short a basket of zombie projects. For example. You put 1000 in the account, you invest 2000 long in your favorite coins (at least 3 of them to avoid being easily liquidated) and short 1000 in zombie projects like XRP, ADA, EOS, MANA, IOTA. better in several of them so there is lower risk of liquidation if there is a big pump in one of them. Usually I short more whatever coin has pumped the most among my zombie projects. And repay later after the unavoidable dump. This strategy works for me quite well because the interest paid isn’t big, and said zombie projects keep losing positions in the coin ranking

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Tether) to find submissions for other topics.

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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fairysquirt

And EOS paid a bribe for the 2year ICO and hasn't been bothered since

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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Cherilyn_Leep

1. Register a MEXC exchange if you do not have one 2. Several EOS on your balance 3. Just repeat what I wrote in the post If something is unclear, I can throw the original post and video for a better understanding of the mechanism

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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hungryforitalianfood

I didn’t claim it’s feasible. I used a dramatic example to explain how improbable the idea of SOL following the path of EOS is. Have you ever heard the phrase “when pigs fly”? No one thinks pigs are going to start flying, you fucking genius.

hungryforitalianfood

Learn to read. I didn’t say it will. I said there’s a better chance of that happening than of SOL being the next EOS. Honestly, there are some incredibly slow people in this subreddit.

Mirved

>Besides, anyone with a working brain knew NEO and EOS were shitcoins. In even 2017, it was obvious. No one ever built on NEO, the “Ethereum of China” lol. EOS was the real joke though, raising money a million times and delivering nothing. The irony. Everyone with a brain thinks the same of Solana.

hungryforitalianfood

Doesn’t matter what happens on a blockchain. It either is or isn’t a blockchain. Solana is a layer one blockchain. I think Cardano and EOS and a host of other L1 projects are garbage. I’m just not dumb enough to think they’re not blockchains. You know, kind of how Olive Garden is still a restaurant despite how disgusting the food is.

hungryforitalianfood

This is silly. Even if it does fail eventually, SOL won’t fail this cycle. But as of right now, I’d say there’s a better chance of SOL passing ETH than there is of SOL falling to irrelevance like EOS or NEO. Honestly, that comparison is a little dumb. Besides, anyone with a working brain knew NEO and EOS were shitcoins. In even 2017, it was obvious. No one ever built on NEO, the “Ethereum of China” lol. EOS was the real joke though, raising money a million times and delivering nothing. Solana has nothing in common with those two, and very little in common with TRX or Cardano. It’s outperformed everything this cycle, and it probably flirts with $1000 bear the cycle top. Could it become irrelevant in the bear? I mean, yeah it’s possible. But I doubt it. Tron and ADA are a slightly different story. They’re dead as far as narrative goes, but the market cap isn’t.

jwz9904

ALGO is with EOS ALGO/EOS/NEO for bagholder OG

TheFlamingoPower

I usually don't look at coins that have just come out, but that have been around for years and are doing a good job and haven't created even stronger prices. I advise you to look at EOS, OCEAN, EGLD... these are some of my safe and strong projects that can potentially go high.

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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MinimalGravitas

> bloated inefficient technical debt. If you're actually interested then this part of the roadmap contains links to many of the different areas of this issue that are being worked on. https://domothy.com/roadmap/#the-purge What do you mean specifically by technical debt, because if you can't find it in that link I might be able to point you to relevant research, EIPs, etc. > every first mover advantage to put the other smart chains away, Honest question, do you know just how much Ethereum dominates innovation in crypto? Obviously other projects try to spin the narrative that Ethereum is old and outdated, and the new thing is EOS/NEO/SOL/AVAX/LUNA/SUI/etc etc... but the truth is that if you analyse where novel code is first deployed, 71% is first found on Ethereum, so again, more than double every other chain combined. https://www.developerreport.com/developer-report?s=71-of-contract-code-is

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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CryptoMemesLOL

They said the same thing about EOS back in the days... being the best at something does not translate into adoptions or success. There might be bigger issues at play that are more important than this.

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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Browniano

Transfer fees are always a multiple of blockchain real costs because CEXs keep moving coins to/from their inner wallets to clients' addresses. One way to avoid this is using coins/tokens with reduced transfer fees such as LTC, BCH, XRP, XLM, EOS or use a different blockchain with reduced costs (e.g.: Polygon, BNB...).

smallbluetext

Lol remember EOS? Ah what a silly time that was. Stupid list though.

cryptosupercar

Ah my EOS wallet game token graveyard reborn.

coinfeeds-bot

tldr; Forbes has identified 20 cryptocurrencies, labeled as 'zombies,' which are characterized by high valuations but low utility beyond speculative trading. The list includes STX, ICP, FTM, ADA, and EOS. These Layer 1 blockchains, despite significant trading volumes, face skepticism regarding their long-term viability and real-world utility. *This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.

DigitylRise

They would just create fake buyers as themselves and but up the supply. Where does the money go, oh back in their pocket. I think EOS did this when they had a $5B ICO sale. Most of it was them buying it themself giving an illusion is what was worth that much.

TheExpensiveGoogle

I like the idea but I never used the chain. Probably best to do your own research anyway. Also, instant finality isn't a unique feature. There are other chains out there that have it as well. I think EOS was the last one to incorporate that feature.

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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whitenoise2323

No. It has less transaction activity than many chains. BTC is number 8 in daily transactions coming in below TRX, ALGO, XLM, EOS, XRP, ETH, and DOGE https://www.tradingview.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/prices-most-transactions/

biba8163

Hoskinson has had the most staying power amongst the multi-project scammers in crypto who don't work a single day in their life but lives but live off off selling shitcoin scam tokens - Bitshares Co-founder - BitUSD Co-founder of algorithmic stablecoin that depegged and turned to shit - ADA vaporware bullshit hype "Cardano is going to digitize identification in Africa and IOHK is helping trace Ethiopian coffee beans through the supply chain." - graduated with an Associate Degree Front Range Community College claimed for many years he did not finish a Phd program for which he was never accepted, enrolled or had the prerequisite qualifications for If you look at some of the profiles of these scammers on Bitcointalk you'll see people like Dan Larimer and Sergey Ivancheglo thinking of how they could get more Bitcoin. The idea they come up is to sell some hyped up shitcoin to the dumb and gullible. Jed McCaleb - XRP - XLM Jusin Sun - TRON - Bittorrent Dan Larimer - EOS - Bitshares - Steem Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang - NEO - ONT Sergey Ivancheglo and Dominik Schiener - IOTA - NXT DJ Qian - Qtum - Vechain

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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LargeSnorlax

NEO, VET and EOS taking off? What are we, back in 2017?

R4ID

> Active wallets XRP wallets function differently than on other networks, Wallets arent free and there is a Cost to activate/create a wallet. you also have the destination tag system which allows each wallet to create a sub wallet within itself. a Single XRP wallet can contain 2^32 unique accounts or (4,294,967,296) total users for a single wallet. This makes tracking total active users difficult as exchanges and many other places use a single wallet for hundreds of thousands of users. Total activated wallets passed 5 Million this year in Jan, its now at 5.135 Million in April, there is slow steady growth if you look at wallet activations. >txs have not increased on Ripple in the past 12 months average daily transactions atm is ~1.2 Million, 12 months ago it was ~900k. Not an insane growth I'd agree, but with AMM on the eve of relaunch in a few days, EVM sidechains now being online. Auto-bridging about to take effect and Ripples Stablecoin launch this year at some point (Id guess Around Swell, so Oct/Nov) Id say by December of this year it wouldnt be crazy to expect a rather large spike overall in network activity. > but how long before it drops out of the Top 10? LTC, BCH, EOS, TRON and XLM were top 10 coins 5 years ago. XRP has hasnt left the top 10 ever and its been around longer than BCH and EOS combined. in fact the only coin older than it that would be considered "still active" would be BTC and LTC. I think as far as "test of time" goes, XRP has passed just fine. >Continued steady decline in any project would leave me unwilling to bet on their future 20 years from now. there is no decline, only data and understanding how to read it. >ETH has name brand recognition now, but people always eventually move onto better options. Both Solana and Base have seen periods recently where overall activity has topped Ethereum, which is something new for this cycle, unimaginable last cycle. Say what you want about memecoins, but they are bringing new users to these chains and proving their usability. The memecoin casino game eventually does run out and isnt really "healthy" for the ecosystem (I would expect it to transition to some other blockchain next run and repeat again) It's issue tho is for every 1 user who makes insane profit, there are thousands that just experienced their first rug pull and will be turned sour to crypto as a whole forever. I will say one thing that I am rather surprised about is people are still interested in using SOL tho. Given the whole "failed transactions" debacle atm, I would of assumed people would prefer to use something that actually works.

Quixote0630

Active wallets and txs have not increased on Ripple in the past 12 months, despite the overall market cap growing and other ecosystems exploding with activity. Sure it can keep going at a steady pace, but how long before it drops out of the Top 10? LTC, BCH, EOS, TRON and XLM were top 10 coins 5 years ago. Continued steady decline in any project would leave me unwilling to bet on their future 20 years from now. ETH has name brand recognition now, but people always eventually move onto better options. Both Solana and Base have seen periods recently where overall activity has topped Ethereum, which is something new for this cycle. Say what you want about memecoins, but they are bringing new users to these chains and proving their usability.

biba8163

What most people don't **know** is **they are holding a shitcoin.** So many people got defensive saying their favorite project was not a shitcoin in the past... - IOTA is not a shitcoin. Look at the partnership with Bosch, Volkswagon, they are advisors to the EU digital currency initiative, etc. - EOS is not a shitcoin. It scales. Billions has been invested in it. A decentralized Uber and Social Media platform is being built on it. - Enigma is not s shitcoin. These are the brightest minds coming out of MIT - BAT is not a shitcoin. Brendan Eich is a genius and the creator of Javascript? Why would a genius be involved in a money grab shitcoin? ...and in a few years are going to come to a realization that projects like Algorand, Turning winner or not, are just another moneygrab shitcoin like the rest.

Professional-Use9274

XRP is essentially a dead token. It is in the same camp as litecoin, bitcoin cash, EOS, etc. The things the XRP army said were going to happen already did with other coins.

im_THIS_guy

Ah the old "price goes up, therefore everything is fine" fallacy. Ask EOS bros about that one.

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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