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US Dollar-Pegged "USDN" (US Deez Nuts) Promises To Penetrate Volatile Market, Fails Spectacularlyby@joey
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US Dollar-Pegged "USDN" (US Deez Nuts) Promises To Penetrate Volatile Market, Fails Spectacularly

by Joey BertschlerSeptember 19th, 2024
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"USDN" (short for US Deez Nuts) launched at Token2049 with the promise of being a rock-solid, man-pegged asset. Investors grew concerned when they discovered that the coin’s stability was, in fact, pegged not to the U.S. dollar but to a complex algorithm based on "vibes" and "hype metrics" from crypto Twitter.
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SINGAPORE — In what many are calling the boldest move in crypto innovation, the latest stablecoin, "USDN" (short for US Deez Nuts), launched at Token2049 with the promise of being a rock-solid, man-pegged asset. Unfortunately, the coin’s value plummeted to zero following sudden post-event clarity, leaving investors grasping for answers—and their wallets.


Editor’s note: This article is satire and a creation of the author’s mind.


Johnson in an interview, who clearly hasn't washed his shirt since last year, nor bothered to remove the sticker from last year's event.


“We wanted a stablecoin that truly represented the resilience of the U.S. dollar,” said USDN's founder, Chad "Diamond Hands" Johnson, wearing a shirt emblazoned with the phrase "Got Nuts?" on the back. “But also, we wanted it to be fun. You know, like a meme, but serious. That’s where the name came from.”


Initially, the coin enjoyed rapid adoption, with hundreds of Token2049 attendees eagerly trading their assets for USDN in the hopes of escaping the volatility of other cryptocurrencies. "I wanted a safe haven for my portfolio," said one trader, moments after swapping his Ethereum for USDN. "Plus, the name is hilarious."


However, within hours of launch, USDN's value began to wobble. Investors grew concerned when they discovered that the coin’s stability was, in fact, pegged not to the U.S. dollar but to a complex algorithm based on "vibes" and "hype metrics" from crypto Twitter.

“We were blindsided,” admitted Johnson, sipping on a $12 coconut water purchased with real fiat money. “Turns out, pegging a currency to Twitter memes wasn’t the most solid foundation. Who could’ve seen that coming?”


Johnson was unperturbed when asked what to hold on to now, or how they plan to continue centralising Deez after the crash.


As the coin’s value collapsed from $1 to $0.69, then swiftly to $0.00, Token2049 attendees realized they had been left holding a metaphorical bag—not of nuts, but of regrets. The USDN Discord server, once buzzing with “Deez Nuts” jokes and GIFs, quickly turned into a hotbed of panic and desperation.


Still, some remained optimistic. “I’m just gonna HODL,” said one determined trader, who refused to sell his now-worthless USDN holdings. “I believe in the long-term vision. Deez nuts always bounce back.”


Johnson, unfazed by the collapse, assured investors that USDN would return stronger than ever with a rebranding effort. “Next time, we’ll just call it Deez Nutscoin,” he said. “I think people will really rally behind that. It’s not about the money, it’s about the memes.”


In the aftermath of the collapse, the crypto community reflected on the lessons learned from USDN’s spectacular failure. Chief among them: maybe not every meme needs to be a financial product.