# TetherWiki > An independent, comprehensive encyclopedia about Tether (USDT), stablecoins, and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. 266 articles published as of April 2026, updated daily. TetherWiki is a factual, neutral knowledge base maintained by Loud Louder Lüders AB — an independent third party with no affiliation to Tether Holdings Limited. All articles are written in an encyclopedic tone, explaining concepts from first principles. ## Core Stablecoin Articles - [Tether (USDT)](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/tether_usdt): The world's largest stablecoin by market cap, issued by Tether Limited - [Tether Limited](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/tether_limited): The company behind USDT, its structure and operations - [Euro Tether](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/euro_tether): Euro-denominated stablecoin issued by Tether - [Tether Gold](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/tether_gold): Gold-backed stablecoin by Tether - [USD Coin](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/usd_coin): USDC stablecoin by Circle, USDT's main competitor - [Dai (cryptocurrency)](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/dai_cryptocurrency): Decentralized stablecoin by MakerDAO - [Dai Stablecoin](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/dai_stablecoin): Technical mechanics of the Dai stablecoin system - [Dai Credit System](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/dai_credit_system): Collateralized debt positions backing Dai - [Dai Savings Rate](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/dai_savings_rate): Interest mechanism for Dai holders - [Pegging Mechanism](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/pegging_mechanism): How stablecoins maintain their dollar peg - [Stablecoin Ecosystem](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/stablecoin_ecosystem): Overview of the stablecoin landscape - [Stablecoin Risks](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/stablecoin_risks): Risk factors in stablecoin design and usage - [Stablecoin Regulation](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/stablecoin_regulation): Global regulatory approaches to stablecoins - [Diem](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/diem): Meta's abandoned stablecoin project (formerly Libra) ## Blockchain Networks - [Bitcoin BTC](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/bitcoin_btc): The original cryptocurrency - [Ethereum](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/ethereum): Smart contract platform hosting most USDT supply - [TRON Network](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/tron_network): Blockchain hosting significant USDT volume - [Solana Network](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/solana_network): High-throughput blockchain with growing USDT adoption - [Cardano (blockchain platform)](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/cardano_blockchain_platform): Proof-of-stake blockchain - [Polkadot](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/polkadot): Multi-chain interoperability protocol - [Avalanche (blockchain platform)](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/avalanche_blockchain_platform): High-speed smart contract platform - [Binance Smart Chain (BSC)](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/binance_smart_chain_bsc): BNB Chain ecosystem ## Exchanges - [Binance](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/binance): World's largest cryptocurrency exchange - [Coinbase](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/coinbase): Major US-regulated exchange - [Bitfinex](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/bitfinex): Exchange closely affiliated with Tether Limited - [Kraken](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/kraken_cryptocurrency_exchange): US-based exchange - [OKX](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/okx): Global exchange - [Bybit](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/bybit): Derivatives-focused exchange - [KuCoin](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/kucoin): Global exchange - [Bitstamp](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/bitstamp): One of the oldest exchanges - [Gemini](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/gemini_cryptocurrency_exchange): Winklevoss-founded exchange ## Key Concepts - [Blockchain](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/blockchain): Distributed ledger technology - [Smart contract](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/smart_contract): Self-executing programs on blockchain - [ERC-20 token](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/erc-20_token): Ethereum token standard used by USDT - [Decentralized finance](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/decentralized_finance): DeFi ecosystem overview - [Cryptocurrency exchange](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/cryptocurrency_exchange): How crypto exchanges work - [Cryptocurrency wallet](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/cryptocurrency_wallet): Wallet types and security - [Double-spending](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/double-spending): The problem blockchains solve - [Proof of work](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/proof_of_work): Bitcoin's consensus mechanism - [Proof of Stake](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/proof_of_stake): Alternative consensus mechanism - [Anti-money laundering](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/anti-money_laundering): AML compliance in crypto ## Key People - [Satoshi Nakamoto](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/satoshi_nakamoto): Pseudonymous Bitcoin creator - [Justin Sun](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/justin_sun): TRON founder - [Brian Armstrong (CEO)](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/brian_armstrong_ceo): Coinbase CEO - [Gavin Wood](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/gavin_wood): Polkadot and Ethereum co-founder ## Events & Incidents - [2016 Bitfinex hack](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/2016_bitfinex_hack): Major exchange hack affecting Tether ecosystem - [Mt. Gox](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/mt_gox): Largest early Bitcoin exchange collapse - [FTX](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/ftx): 2022 exchange collapse - [Celsius Network](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/celsius_network): Crypto lending platform collapse - [Three Arrows Capital](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/three_arrows_capital): Crypto hedge fund collapse ## Search & Navigation - [Search](https://tetherwiki.com/search?q=): Full-text search across all articles - [All Articles](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/Special:AllArticles): Alphabetical index of all 266 articles - [Categories](https://tetherwiki.com/categories): Browse by topic category - [Sitemap](https://tetherwiki.com/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for all published pages ## Optional - [Audit](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/audit): Financial auditing in crypto context - [Auditor's report](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/auditors_report): Attestation reports for stablecoin reserves - [Libra Reserve](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/libra_reserve): Meta's proposed reserve structure - [MakerDAO](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/makerdao): DAO governing the Dai stablecoin - [Liquidity Pools](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/liquidity_pools): AMM liquidity mechanics - [High Frequency Trading](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/high_frequency_trading): HFT in crypto markets - [Cryptocurrency and crime](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/cryptocurrency_and_crime): Illicit use of crypto - [Ransomware](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/ransomware): Crypto-enabled ransomware attacks - [Cryptocurrency Derivatives](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/cryptocurrency_derivatives): Futures, options, perpetuals - [Initial coin offering](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/initial_coin_offering): ICO fundraising mechanism - [Gas fees (cryptocurrency)](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/gas_fees_cryptocurrency): Transaction fee mechanics - [Bitcoin mining](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/bitcoin_mining): Proof-of-work mining process - [Fork (blockchain)](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/fork_blockchain): Hard and soft forks explained - [Cryptoeconomics](https://tetherwiki.com/wiki/cryptoeconomics): Economic design of blockchain systems ## Publisher Loud Louder Lüders AB — an independent third party with no affiliation to Tether Holdings Limited.