What exactly is a stablecoin?
If you've ever traveled abroad, you've probably checked exchange rates before making a purchase.
You might compare how much your local currency is worth against the US Dollar, think about foreign transaction fees, or decide whether it's better to exchange money before you leave.
The same idea of value and currency also appears in the world of digital assets.
That's where stablecoins come into the conversation.
A stablecoin is a type of digital asset that's designed to maintain a relatively stable value by referencing another asset, most commonly a fiat currency su