$TON Tether (USDT) is a stablecoin — a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar. Unlike volatile coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum, USDT aims to offer stability, making it useful as a digital dollar substitute for trading, remittances, and DeFi (decentralized finance) activities. 
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📈 Market Role & Adoption
• Dominant Position: USDT consistently holds a major share of the global stablecoin market (often above 60–70% of market cap), far outpacing rivals like USDC and others. 
• Liquidity & Utility: It’s widely used on most crypto exchanges and blockchains, providing liquidity, enabling traders to exit volatile assets quickly, and powering DeFi protocols. 
• Global Usage: Particularly in emerging markets with unstable local currencies, USDT functions as a practical store of value and medium of exchange. 
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