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alUSDAlchemix USD

Also recorded as alUSD, Alchemix USD, Alchemix alUSD

Active
Lifecycle
Active
Issuance
Protocol-based
Reference target
US dollar
Primary organization
AlchemixNo additional recorded relationship
Launch
2021-02-22
Redemption
Protocol Redemption
Backing
Crypto-collateralized
Stabilization
Overcollateralized vault
Last review
2026-06-14
Evidence
3 source records

Reviewed assessment

Identity and current state

This summary reports reviewed facts and uncertainty. It is not a rating or recommendation.

USD-targeted synthetic debt asset issued by Alchemix against yield-bearing stablecoin collateral. Collateral yield reduces borrower debt while alUSD can be repaid, exchanged, or routed through protocol conversion mechanisms.

NameAlchemix USD
SymbolalUSD
AliasesalUSD, Alchemix USD, Alchemix alUSD
Asset classStablecoin
Lifecycle statusActive
Issuance statusProtocol-based
Canonical record IDsog_st_alusd
Route slugalusd
Record confidenceHigh
Last reviewed2026-06-14
Name
Alchemix USD
Symbol
alUSD
Aliases
alUSD, Alchemix USD, Alchemix alUSD
Asset class
Stablecoin
Lifecycle status
Active
Issuance status
Protocol-based
Canonical record ID
sog_st_alusd
Route slug
alusd
Record confidence
High
Last reviewed
2026-06-14
Record coverage
SectionEntries
Organizations1
Sources3
Reserve reports0
Reserve components1
Model-history events1
Regulatory notes0
Deployments1
Issuer-control actions0
Open questions2
Events1
Organizations and control

Primary display is a navigation and summary choice only. It does not replace other organizations or imply sole legal responsibility, operational control, reserve custody, or historical continuity.

Governance
DAO Governed
Primary display organization
Alchemix
Primary display role
Protocol operator
Display selection mode
Deterministic Policy
Current relationships
1
Ended relationships
0
Unknown relationship state
0
Freeze capability
0 recorded yes · 0 recorded no · 1 not recorded
Blacklist capability
0 recorded yes · 0 recorded no · 1 not recorded
Deployment control-event references
0
Observed issuer-control events
0
Relationship coverage
1 recorded relationship
All current, ended, and unknown-state organization relationships
OrganizationOrganization categoryRegulatory characterJurisdictionRoleDisplay priorityFromUntilRelationship status
AlchemixProtocol or software systemProtocol or decentralized systemUnknown or not publicly resolvedProtocol operatorPrimary display2021-02-22Not yet recordedActive relationship
Protocol or software system

Alchemix

Primary display
Functional role
Protocol operator
Relationship status
Active relationship
Regulatory character
Protocol or decentralized system
Jurisdiction
Unknown or not publicly resolved
From
2021-02-22
Until
Not recorded

Mechanism

How the asset works

Reference, backing, stabilization, exit, valuation, and yield remain separate facts.
Reference target
US dollar
Reference kind
Fiat
Comparison category
US dollar
Target value
1
Reference methodology
alUSD targets one U.S. dollar through overcollateralized debt, repayment, liquidity, and Transmuter mechanisms.
Public backing model
Crypto-collateralized
Canonical backing types
Stablecoin Collateral, Mixed
Reserve component categories
Stablecoin Collateral
Primary stabilization mechanism
Overcollateralized vault
Recorded model description
Yield Backed Overcollateralized Synthetic Debt
Redemption / exit model
Protocol Redemption
Valuation source
Alchemix vault, debt, and Transmuter accounting
Yield / rebase profile
No recorded change · Accrual: No recorded change
Classification notes
Yield-backed synthetic debt asset. Collateral receipts, vault positions, and bridged representations are separate layers.

Reserve and redemption

Reserve and redemption

Recorded components, disclosures, reports, and redemption conditions remain explicit.

Reserve components

  • Stablecoin collateralStablecoin Collateral
Reserve profile
Disclosure statusProtocol-transparent
Backing typesStablecoin Collateral, Mixed
SummaryalUSD is issued as debt against supported yield-bearing stablecoin collateral in Alchemix vaults. The debt system, collateral adapters, protocol administration, and version-specific contracts are visible on-chain and in protocol documentation.
As of2026-06-14
Profile confidenceHigh
Disclosure status
Protocol-transparent
Backing types
Stablecoin Collateral, Mixed
Summary
alUSD is issued as debt against supported yield-bearing stablecoin collateral in Alchemix vaults. The debt system, collateral adapters, protocol administration, and version-specific contracts are visible on-chain and in protocol documentation.
As of
2026-06-14
Profile confidence
High
Redemption profile
Current statusProtocol Based
Settlement assetDebt repayment with alUSD, supported Transmuter outputs, collateral withdrawal after debt settlement, or market exit
Eligible partiesUsers interacting with current Alchemix contracts and supported interfaces.
Retail accessPublic Protocol Based
Institutional accessPublic Protocol Based
Minimum amountContract, term, liquidity, and gas dependent.
FeeProtocol, term, liquidity, and network costs may apply.
Settlement timeImmediate for debt repayment or market exit; Transmuter conversion depends on the current mechanism and term.
Regional limitsAccess depends on Ethereum, supported Alchemix interfaces, protocol version, collateral configuration, Transmuter terms, and current contracts.
Current status
Protocol Based
Settlement asset
Debt repayment with alUSD, supported Transmuter outputs, collateral withdrawal after debt settlement, or market exit
Eligible parties
Users interacting with current Alchemix contracts and supported interfaces.
Retail access
Public Protocol Based
Institutional access
Public Protocol Based
Minimum amount
Contract, term, liquidity, and gas dependent.
Fee
Protocol, term, liquidity, and network costs may apply.
Settlement time
Immediate for debt repayment or market exit; Transmuter conversion depends on the current mechanism and term.
Regional limits
Access depends on Ethereum, supported Alchemix interfaces, protocol version, collateral configuration, Transmuter terms, and current contracts.
Reserve and attestation history
DatePublisherTypeAssets coveredRecord confidence
No reserve reports have been added yet.

No reserve reports have been added yet.

Evidence

Evidence

Publisher, provenance, supported claims, archive state, reliability, and publication date remain separate.
3 source identities · 3 evidence relations
SourcePublisherSource categoryProvenancePrimary or secondarySupported claimsArchiveReliability
Introducing Alchemix
Published 2021-02-22
Alchemix FinanceOfficial statement or announcement
Canonical: Official Statement
Subject-controlled sourcePrimary sourceLaunch and Design, Yield Backed Debt, Event DateArchive index or wildcardHigh
Alchemix protocol and alUSD current documentation
Published Not yet recorded
Alchemix DocumentationOfficial documentation or product page
Canonical: Official Documentation
Subject-controlled sourcePrimary sourceCurrent Protocol State, Issuance Mechanics, GovernanceArchive index or wildcardHigh
Alchemix Transmuter conversion mechanics
Published Not yet recorded
Alchemix DocumentationOfficial documentation or product page
Canonical: Official Documentation
Subject-controlled sourcePrimary sourceRedemption and Conversion, Burn Mechanics, Underlying SettlementArchive index or wildcardHigh

Known unknowns

Known unknowns and coverage

Missing or disputed facts remain visible instead of being converted into certainty.
Open questions
TopicWhat remains unclearValue statePriorityLast checked
Current Contract Version MapThe complete mapping of alUSD token, V1, V2, V3, Alchemist, Transmuter, and adapter contracts is not normalized in this batch.Unknown after reviewMedium2026-06-14
Current Exit CapacityCurrent alUSD market liquidity, Transmuter capacity or term, and collateral-specific exit availability can change and require live contract-level monitoring.Unknown after reviewMedium2026-06-14

Current Contract Version Map

The complete mapping of alUSD token, V1, V2, V3, Alchemist, Transmuter, and adapter contracts is not normalized in this batch.

Value state
Unknown after review
Priority
Medium
Last checked
2026-06-14

Current Exit Capacity

Current alUSD market liquidity, Transmuter capacity or term, and collateral-specific exit availability can change and require live contract-level monitoring.

Value state
Unknown after review
Priority
Medium
Last checked
2026-06-14

Lifecycle

History

Current classification remains separate from dated changes and incidents.

Model and lifecycle changes

  1. Alchemix introduces alUSD and yield-backed borrowingOther
Event timeline
DateEventCategorySubtypeStatus effectRecovery
2021-02-22Alchemix introduces alUSD and yield-backed borrowingLaunch and introductionLaunchedRemained activeNot applicable

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