Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mudgal, Aditya; Kataria, Abhinav; Dhaundiyal, Pankaj Title A name given to the resource Stablecoins Unveiled echnical Definitions, Economic Taxonomy, and Comparative Analysis of Fiat-Backed, Crypto-Collateralised, lgorithmic, and CBDC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Global Lessons for Stablecoin Regulation and Governance;pp.1-41 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-9043-7.ch001" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-9043-7.ch001</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033766163?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105033766163?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Mudgal A., Christ University, India; Kataria A., Christ University, India; Dhaundiyal P., Christ University, India Description An account of the resource Stablecoins are a foundational innovation in digital finance engineered to maintain price stability by linking their value to reference assets such as fiat currencies. This chapter provides a technical and economic definition of stablecoins, classifying them into fiat-backed, crypto-collateralised, algorithmic, and hybrid categories. Through comparative analysis of USD Coin (USDC), Tether (USDT), DAI, and TerraUSD (UST), alongside recent hybrid and CBDC implementations, it examines stability mechanisms such as 1:1 reserve backing, smart contract-based collateral management, and protocol-defined supply adjustments. Evidence shows fiat-backed stablecoins maintain stronger pegs and market dominance, while crypto-collateralised and algorithmic models face volatility, capital inefficiency, and systemic risk exemplified by UST's collapse. Hybrid models like DJED and JANUS propose innovative stabilisation techniques though largely theoretical. Drawing on market data and case studies, the chapter highlights regulatory, technical, and policy distinctions between private stablecoins and CBDCs. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IGI Global Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833739045-1; 979-833739043-7; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online