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Frax
Rank #21FRAXAlgorithmic

Frax

Pegged to

USD

Market Cap

$650.00M

24h Volume

$15.00M

Circulating Supply

650.00M FRAX

Total Supply

650.00M FRAX

Peg Target

USD

Collateral Type

Algorithmic

Issuer

Frax Finance

Launch Date

21-12-2020

About Frax

Frax (FRAX) is a fractional-algorithmic stablecoin from Frax Finance, pioneering a model that combines collateralised and algorithmic stability mechanisms. Initially launched as partially algorithmic with a variable collateral ratio, FRAX has since moved to near-100% collateralisation (Frax v3). Frax Finance operates a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem including frxETH (liquid staking), Fraxlend (lending), Fraxswap (AMM), and Fraxferry (cross-chain bridging). The protocol is governed by veFXS holders who direct gauge rewards and protocol parameters.

Pros

  • Comprehensive DeFi ecosystem
  • Innovative stablecoin model
  • Strong revenue generation
  • Active development and iteration

Cons

  • Complex tokenomics (FXS, veFXS, FPI)
  • Historical reliance on algorithmic component
  • Governance concentration concerns
  • Model has evolved significantly — can confuse users

Key Features

Fractional-algorithmic design (v1/v2)
Near fully collateralised (v3)
Integrated DeFi ecosystem (frxETH, Fraxlend)
frxETH liquid staking derivative
veFXS governance model
Multi-chain deployment

Stablecoin Information

Category

Algorithmic

Collateral Type

Algorithmic

Issuer

Frax Finance