稳定币应用场景及行业研究

• The report focuses on the application scenarios of stablecoins, including DeFi, local payments, cross-border settlements, and Real World Assets (RWA), analyzing their full circulation processes and loss-profit dynamics[3][4][25] - Stablecoins are categorized into three types: fiat-backed stablecoins (e.g., USDT, USDC), crypto-collateralized stablecoins (e.g., DAI), and algorithmic stablecoins, each with distinct mechanisms for maintaining value stability[11][12] - USDC's core business model is built on compliance and transparency, supported by reserves in cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bills, and strategic partnerships with regulated crypto exchanges like Coinbase[15][16][17] - USDC demonstrates efficiency improvements across four key scenarios: DeFi transactions, local and cross-border payments, and RWA investments, significantly reducing costs and transaction times compared to traditional systems[18][19][25][45] - DeFi applications of stablecoins include borrowing/lending protocols, liquidity pools in decentralized exchanges (DEXs), derivatives markets, and serving as a safe haven during market volatility[25][33][34] - Local payment systems integrate stablecoins into existing networks like Visa, enabling T+0 settlements and reducing merchant fees to 0.3%-0.7%, compared to traditional rates of 2%-3%[35][38][41] - Cross-border settlements using stablecoins bypass SWIFT systems, achieving near-instant transactions with fees below 1%, compared to traditional costs of 3%-6%[42][45][48] - RWA tokenization leverages stablecoins for efficient fund subscription, automated yield distribution, and 24/7 liquidity, reducing transaction costs and enhancing accessibility[49][55][58] - The stablecoin market is dominated by USD-backed assets, with USDT leading at $1606 billion and USDC rapidly growing to $620 billion, driven by compliance and transparency[66][68][73] - USDC is positioned as the "compliance-first" choice across multiple scenarios, while USDT dominates offshore and less-regulated markets, facing challenges in transparency and auditability[75][76] - Bank-issued stablecoins target B2B wholesale clearing, while tech giants like PayPal leverage native user bases for retail payments, constrained by regulatory limits[77][78] - CBDCs are designed as government-operated RTGS systems, focusing on cross-border applications through projects like m-Bridge[79][80] - The stablecoin ecosystem is reshaping traditional financial intermediaries, benefiting end-users and digital infrastructure providers while challenging legacy systems like SWIFT and correspondent banks[63][72][73]