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About Liquity

LQTY is an Ethereum token that powers the Liquity protocol, a decentralized borrowing platform for 0% interest loans using ETH as collateral. Loans are paid out in a stablecoin called LUSD, and LQTY holders can stake their token to earn a portion of fees generated by opening and closing loans.

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Liquity (LQTY) is a decentralized borrowing protocol that operates on the Ethereum network. It utilizes a USD-pegged stablecoin known as LQTY. This protocol allows Ether holders to draw loans in the form of LQTY, with fees for loan issuance and redemption being adjusted algorithmically. Liquity does not run its own frontend, which means to interact with the protocol, users may choose from a list of third-party frontend operators. This approach contributes to the system's decentralization and resistance to censorship.

Liquity operates by allowing Ether holders to draw loans in the form of its stablecoin, LQTY. The protocol uses an algorithm to adjust the fees associated with loan issuance and redemption. Users interact with the protocol through third-party frontend operators, which adds to the system's decentralization. The protocol also includes a Stability Pool, where users can deposit LUSD to receive LQTY compensation. The revenue generated by a frontend grows proportionally with the total amount of LUSD deposited by its users to the Stability Pool.

Liquity aims to provide a platform for Ether holders to draw loans in the form of its stablecoin, LQTY. This can be particularly useful for individuals who wish to leverage their Ether holdings without selling them. Additionally, Liquity's Stability Pool provides users the opportunity to receive LQTY compensation by depositing LUSD. This can serve as an incentive for users to participate in the Liquity ecosystem, potentially leading to increased adoption and use of the LQTY stablecoin.

Liquity was founded by Robert Lauko, who also serves as the Head of Research. The protocol was developed and launched on the Ethereum mainnet, marking its entry into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Since its inception, Liquity aims to provide a decentralized borrowing platform for Ether holders, while also offering a Stability Pool where users can receive LQTY compensation. The protocol has undergone various updates and improvements, with the team working to enhance its functionalities and user experience.

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Market

Market stats

Market cap

$106.4M

Volume (24h)

$79.2M

Circulating supply

94.2M LQTY

Typical hold time

7 days

Popularity

#378

All time high

$56.94

Market performance

Price change (1h)

-1.24%

Price change (1d)

+0.27%

Price change (1w)

+26.54%

Price change (2w)

+17.07%

Price change (1m)

+35.61%

Price change (1y)

-17.74%

Market benchmarks

Performance (1Y)

-17.64%

Vs. Market (1Y)

-59.97%

Vs. BTC (1Y)

-67.19%

Vs. ETH (1Y)

-46.55%

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Social

Some highlights about Liquity on social media

676 unique individuals are talking about Liquity and it is ranked #227 in most mentions and activity from collected posts. In the last 24 hours, across all social media platforms, Liquity has an average sentiment score of 3.5 out of 5. Finally, Liquity is becoming more newsworthy, with 0 news articles published about Liquity. This is a 0% increase in news volume compared to yesterday.

On Twitter, people are mostly bullish about Liquity. There were 43.02% of tweets with bullish sentiment compared to 14.81% of tweets with a bearish sentiment about Liquity. 42.17% of tweets were neutral about Liquity. These sentiments are based on 351 tweets.

On Reddit, Liquity was mentioned in 2 Reddit posts and there were 6 comments about Liquity. On average, there were more upvotes compared to downvotes on Reddit posts and more upvotes compared to downvotes on Reddit comments.

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Overview

Contributors

676 people

Posts

212 posts

Dominance

0.04%

Volume rank

#227

Average Sentiment

3.5 out of 5

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Liquity is on the rise this week.

The price of Liquity has decreased by 1.24% in the last hour and increased by 0.27% in the past 24 hours. Liquity’s price has also risen by 26.54% in the past week. The current price is $1.13 per LQTY with a 24-hour trading volume of $79.16M. Currently, Liquity is valued at 98.02% below its all time high of $56.94. This all-time high was the highest price paid for Liquity since its launch.

The current circulating supply of Liquity is 94,241,519.23 LQTY which means that Liquity has as total market cap of 94,241,519.23.

FAQ

What is the current price of Liquity?

We update our Liquity to USD currency in real-time. Get the live price of Liquity on Coinbase.

What is the market cap of Liquity?

The current market cap of Liquity is $106.36M. A high market cap implies that the asset is highly valued by the market.

What is the all time high of Liquity?

The all-time high of Liquity is $56.94. This all-time high is highest price paid for Liquity since it was launched.

What is the 24 hour trading volume of Liquity?

Over the last 24 hours, the trading volume of Liquity is $79.16M.

What other assets are similar to Liquity?

Assets that have a similar market cap to Liquity include ConstitutionDAO, Symbol, Horizen, and many others. To see a full list, see our comparable market cap assets.

How many Liquity are there?

The current circulating supply of Liquity is 94 million.

What is the typical holding time of Liquity?

The median time that Coinbase customers hold Liquity before selling it or sending it to another account or address is 7 days.

What is the relative popularity of Liquity?

Liquity ranks 207 among tradable assets on Coinbase. Popularity is currently based on relative market cap.

What is the current trading activity of Liquity?

Currently, 50% of Coinbase users are buying Liquity. In other words, 50% of Coinbase customers have increased their net position in Liquity over the past 24 hours through trading.

Can I buy Liquity on Coinbase?

Yes, Liquity is currently available on Coinbase’s centralized exchange. For more detailed instructions, check out our helpful how to buy Liquity guide.

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