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**USDT (Tether)** is a **stablecoin** cryptocurrency designed to maintain a 1:1 value peg with the US Dollar (USD). Here's a concise overview:

### Key Features:
1. **Stability**:
Each USDT is backed by reserves (cash, cash equivalents, bonds, etc.) held by Tether Limited, aiming to keep its value at ~$1 USD.

2. **Purpose**:
- Minimize volatility compared to Bitcoin/ETH.
- Facilitate trading, transfers, and hedging in crypto markets.
- Serve as a "digital dollar" for DeFi, lending, and payments.

3. **Blockchains**:
Runs on multiple networks: Ethereum (ERC-20), TRON (TRC-20), Solana, Binance Smart Chain, and others.

4. **Issuer**:
Managed by **Tether Limited**, owned by iFinex Inc. (same parent as Bitfinex exchange).

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### Controversies & Risks:
- **Transparency Concerns**:
Past audits questioned reserve adequacy. Tether now publishes quarterly reserve reports ([view here](https://tether.to/en/transparency/)).
- **Regulatory Scrutiny**:
Faced fines ($41M by CFTC in 2021) over reserve misstatements.
- **Centralization**:
Tether controls issuance/freezing of USDT (e.g., to comply with sanctions).
- **Depeg Events**:
Briefly lost its $1 peg during market crashes (e.g., Terra collapse in 2022).

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### Use Cases:
- **Trading**: Pair with BTC/ETH to avoid volatility.
- **Remittances**: Low-cost cross-border transfers.
- **Earn Yield**: Lend/stake in DeFi protocols for interest.
- **Merchant Payments**: Stable value for crypto payments.

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### Alternatives:
Other USD-backed stablecoins include **USDC** (Circle), **DAI** (decentralized), and **BUSD** (Binance-Paxos).

Always verify official sources ([Tether Transparency](https://tether.to/en/transparency/)) and understand risks before using USDT.