🪙 What is StateSet USD (ssUSD)?

StateSet USD (ssUSD) will be a fully-backed, regulatory-compliant stablecoin designed for instant global commerce. ssUSD combines the stability of the US dollar with the efficiency of blockchain technology.

1:1 USD Backing

Every ssUSD is backed by $1 in secure, audited reserves

Instant Settlement

Sub-second finality on StateSet, instant bridging to other chains

Full Compliance

GENIUS Act compliance with monthly attestations and criminal penalties for misreporting

💰 Reserve Composition

Our conservative reserve structure ensures ssUSD stability and liquidity:
Asset TypeAllocationDescriptionRisk Level
U.S. Dollar Cash10%FDIC-insured deposits at regulated banks Minimal
Treasury Bills70%U.S. T-Bills with ≤93 days maturity Minimal
Government MMFs15%Government-only money market funds Minimal
Overnight Repos5%Tri-party repo agreements Low

🔑 Key Features

📊 API Capabilities

Core Operations

Analytics & Compliance

🚀 Quick Start Example

import { StateSet } from '@stateset/sdk';

const stateset = new StateSet({
  apiKey: 'sk_test_...'
});

// Check ssUSD balance
const balance = await stateset.stablecoin.balance({
  address: 'stateset1abc...'
});

// Transfer ssUSD
const transfer = await stateset.stablecoin.transfer({
  to: 'stateset1xyz...',
  amount: '100.00',
  memo: 'Payment for invoice #123'
});

// View current reserves
const reserves = await stateset.stablecoin.reserves();
console.log(`Total reserves: $${reserves.total_usd}`);

💡 Use Cases

Online Payments

  • Accept ssUSD for instant settlement
  • No chargebacks or payment reversals
  • Lower fees than credit cards
  • Global reach without currency conversion
// Accept payment
const payment = await stateset.payments.create({
  amount: 99.99,
  currency: 'ssusd',
  description: 'Premium subscription'
});

🔒 Security & Compliance

All ssUSD operations require proper authentication and may be subject to compliance checks based on amount and jurisdiction.

Security Features

  • Multi-signature wallets for large transactions
  • Hardware security module (HSM) key storage
  • Rate limiting and fraud detection
  • Webhook signatures for secure notifications

Compliance Requirements

  • KYC/AML verification for issuance/redemption
  • Transaction monitoring for suspicious activity
  • Sanctions screening via Chainalysis
  • Tax reporting (1099 forms for US entities)

📈 Performance

< 1 second

Transaction finality

10,000+ TPS

Network capacity

$0.01

Average tx cost

🆘 Support & Resources