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What is

SigRSV?

The reserve token in the SigmaUSD protocol that absorbs ERG price volatility for potential profits.

SigRSV (Sigma Reserve) is the volatile counterpart to SigmaUSD. Holders of SigRSV take on ERG price risk in exchange for potential profits when the reserve ratio is healthy. When ERG price rises, SigRSV gains value; when it falls, SigRSV absorbs the loss to protect SigmaUSD's peg.

Key Points

  • Absorbs ERG volatility
  • Profits when ERG rises
  • Loses when ERG falls
  • Maintains SigmaUSD stability
  • Can only mint/redeem in certain ranges
  • Higher risk, higher potential reward

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about SigRSV

Common questions about this topic

What is SigmaUSD and how does it work?

SigmaUSD is Ergo's algorithmic stablecoin, pegged to USD and backed by ERG reserves. It uses the AgeUSD protocol: users mint SigUSD by depositing ERG, while SigRSV holders provide reserve backing and absorb volatility. The reserve ratio (400-800%) ensures stability. No centralized issuer, no bank accounts - pure crypto collateral.

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DeFi

How to use SigmaUSD stablecoin?

SigmaUSD is Ergo's algorithmic stablecoin pegged to USD. Mint it by depositing ERG as collateral on sigmausd.io. Use for stable value storage, trading pairs, or DeFi. Redeem anytime for ERG. The protocol uses SigRSV to absorb volatility - SigRSV holders take on risk for potential profit.

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What can I do with Ergo?

Ergo supports a full ecosystem: trade on Spectrum DEX, use SigmaUSD stablecoin, mix transactions with ErgoMixer, collect NFTs on SkyHarbor, mine with GPUs, lend/borrow on DuckPools, bridge to other chains via Rosen, and build dApps with ErgoScript. It's a complete platform for decentralized finance and applications.

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Getting Started

Is Ergo a good investment?

This is not financial advice. Ergo has strong fundamentals: fair launch (no VC dump risk), innovative technology (eUTXO, Sigma Protocols, NiPoPoWs), active development, and a cypherpunk ethos. It's a smaller market cap project with higher risk/reward than established chains. Research thoroughly, understand the technology, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

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