OUSD Completes DAI to USDS Conversion for Sky Savings Rate

๐ŸŒŸ DAI Says Goodbye

By Origin Ether
Apr 24, 2025, 4:30 PM
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Origin Protocol has completed the conversion of DAI backing for $OUSD to $USDS, which is now deposited in the Sky Savings Rate on Sky Ecosystem.​

Key points:

  • $OUSD continues its track record of providing passive yield since 2020
  • Maintains 1:1 backing with underlying collateral
  • Offers automatic yield generation unlike traditional idle stablecoins

The strategic move to Sky Ecosystem's savings rate aims to enhance yield generation for $OUSD holders while maintaining the protocol's commitment to robust stablecoin backing.​

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