TerraClassicUSD (USTC), once hailed as an innovative algorithmic stablecoin, suffered one of the most dramatic collapses in crypto history. Originally pegged to the US dollar through a mint-and-burn mechanism involving LUNA, USTC lost its peg in May 2022, triggering a systemic crash that shook the entire market. This article explores the rise and fall of USTC, its current state on the Terra Classic blockchain, community-led revival efforts, and realistic price predictions through 2030. Can USTC be resurrected, or is it a cautionary tale of unbacked stablecoins?
5/11/2025, 5:18:12 AM