Glossary

Fiat Currency

Government-issued money that is not backed by a physical commodity like gold or silver.

What is Fiat Currency?

Government-issued money that is not backed by a physical commodity like gold or silver. With Lygos Finance, borrowers lock Bitcoin in a non-custodial DLC to secure $25K–$100M in fiat currency without using a stablecoin loan principal.

Full Definition

Fiat currencies, such as the US Dollar, Euro, or Yen, derive their value from government decree and the trust of the public. They are centrally controlled by national central banks, which can manipulate their supply through monetary policy. In crypto lending, fiat is usually the desired principal that users borrow against their digital assets.

How Lygos Uses This

With Lygos Finance, borrowers lock Bitcoin in a non-custodial DLC to secure $25K–$100M in fiat currency without using a stablecoin loan principal.

Why this matters for borrowers

Understanding Fiat Currency is critical when comparing loan offers. This concept directly affects how much you pay, how much collateral you need, or what happens if market conditions change during your loan.

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