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Reserve

Definition

A ‘reserve’ refers to assets held by an entity to meet its financial obligations or to back the value of a specific digital asset. For stablecoins, reserves are intended to maintain their peg to a reference currency, such as the U.S. dollar. The composition and transparency of these reserves are crucial for the stability and trustworthiness of the associated digital asset. Audits and attestations of reserves are closely scrutinized by the market.