USDS Supply Surges 73% to $9.2B Despite Savings Rate Drop from 12.5% to 4%
USDS Supply Surges 73% to $9.2B Despite Savings Rate Drop from 12.5% to 4%
🚀 USDS defies gravity
USDS continues strong growth trajectory despite declining yields
The Sky Protocol's USDS stablecoin saw significant adoption in 2025, with supply increasing from $5.3B to $9.2B - a 73% jump. The number of USDS holders grew from 509,000 to 582,000.
This growth occurred even as:
- The Sky Savings Rate fell from 12.5% to 4%
- Overall DeFi rates declined across the market
- USDS supply is currently at $9.4B
Key metric: USDS supply growth is outpacing the broader stablecoin market, according to SFF's Sky Ecosystem Q4 Update and 2026 Outlook report.
The decentralized stablecoin allows users to earn rewards through the Sky Savings Rate system, with deposits accepted from USDS, USDC, or USDT with no minimum requirements.
USDS adoption kept growing strong over the past year, even as DeFi rates fell and the Sky Savings Rate dropped from 12.5% to 4%. USDS holders grew from 509K to 582K, while USDS supply went from $5.3B to $9.2B. Source: SFF's Sky Ecosystem Q4 Update and 2026 Outlook report.
$5.3B → $9.2B in 2025 Currently at $9.4B USDS supply is outpacing overall stablecoin supply growth, according to SFF's latest report on the Sky Ecosystem.
Stablecoin (USDS) supply reached $9.2B in 2025, growing 74% YoY. This outpaced the global stablecoin market which averaged a 50% growth over the same period. This divergence suggests increasing institutional preference for USDS as a yield-generating stablecoin.
Industry Shifts Focus from Hype to Fundamentals
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Sky Frontier Foundation Launches Research Platform with Q4 2025 Report
The **Sky Frontier Foundation** has launched **Sky Ecosystem Insights**, a new research-focused platform providing independent analysis of the Sky Protocol ecosystem. **Key Developments:** - First quarterly report released covering Q4 2025 performance and 2026 outlook - Platform will publish quarterly/annual reports, onchain metrics analysis, and scenario-based projections - All analysis based on publicly available information and operates independently - Full report accessible at [insights.skyeco.com](https://insights.skyeco.com/insights/sky-ecosystem-q4-update-and-2026-outlook-summary) **What to Expect:** The new @SkyEcoInsights account will focus on research-style analysis including ecosystem fundamentals, financial metrics, and data-driven projections. The foundation emphasizes these are assumptions-based scenarios, not guarantees. The main @SkyEcosystem account will continue its usual coverage of product launches and ecosystem updates.
NYSE Discussion Highlights Institutional Stablecoin Adoption and Yield Opportunities
A conversation at the New York Stock Exchange examined the current state of digital assets in the United States, with particular focus on institutional adoption of stablecoins. The discussion highlighted a significant market inefficiency: over $300 billion in stablecoins currently sit idle without generating any yield for holders. **Key Points:** - USDS positioned as the world's largest yield-generating stablecoin - Growing institutional interest in stablecoin infrastructure - Shift toward yield-bearing digital assets in the market The conversation underscores an evolving landscape where stablecoin holders increasingly seek returns on their holdings, rather than accepting zero-yield positions.
Sky Protocol Defines Decentralized Buyback Mechanism in Atlas
Sky Protocol has established its **decentralized buyback mechanism** through the Sky Atlas, following approval by Sky Ecosystem Governance. The buyback parameters are now formally documented and accessible to the community. This governance-approved framework outlines how the protocol will execute buybacks in a decentralized manner. Full technical specifications and implementation details are available in the [Sky Atlas documentation](https://sky-atlas.io/#A.2.4.1.4.2.1). This marks a step in Sky Protocol's operational structure, providing transparency around its token economics and buyback procedures.