Usual

Usual is an innovative fiat-backed stablecoin protocol that aims to redefine the relationship between stablecoin issuers and their users. Unlike traditional stablecoins (like USDC or USDT) where the massive yield generated from the underlying fiat reserves is kept entirely by the issuing company, Usual redistributes this value back to the community.

By decentralizing the revenue model, Usual creates a fairer, more aligned financial ecosystem. It provides users with the stability of a fiat-backed asset while offering the yield-generation benefits typically associated with decentralized finance protocols.

The protocol operates by issuing the $USD0 stablecoin, which is fully backed 1:1 by highly liquid, short-term traditional finance assets (like U.S. Treasury bills) held in secure, regulated bankruptcy-remote trusts.

The yield generated by these real-world assets is captured by the protocol and distributed to users who hold or stake their $USD0. This creates a sustainable, low-risk yield source that is entirely uncorrelated to the volatility of the crypto market.

Usual is currently in its "Pillbox Campaign" phase. Users who mint $USD0, provide liquidity on decentralized exchanges, or stake their stablecoins in the protocol's native vaults earn "Usual Points." These points will determine the allocation of the $USUAL governance token.

The $USUAL token is essential to the ecosystem, as it will be used to govern the protocol's treasury management strategies and vote on the inclusion of new types of real-world asset collateral. The project emphasizes transparency, with real-time on-chain proof of reserves.

To participate in the Usual airdrop, the primary action is to acquire and hold $USD0. You can mint it directly through the protocol using approved collateral or purchase it on supported decentralized exchanges. Simply holding the stablecoin in your wallet begins accruing baseline points.

For significantly higher rewards, you should provide liquidity to $USD0 pairs (such as USD0/USDC) on major DEXs like Curve or Uniswap. This helps establish the token's peg and liquidity depth, which is the protocol's highest priority during the bootstrap phase.

You can also earn points by staking your $USD0 in the platform's native yield vaults, locking your assets for specific durations to earn multiplier bonuses. Engaging with the community discord and participating in early governance discussions will further solidify your standing for the airdrop.