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Quick Fact
vBUSD is a token issued by the Venus Protocol, representing deposits of Binance USD (BUSD) in the protocol. It allows users to earn interest on their BUSD deposits while borrowing other assets using vBUSD as collateral.
Venus BUSD (vBUSD) is a decentralized, collateral-backed token within the Venus Protocol, a money market and stablecoin platform on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). vBUSD is a tokenized version of Binance USD (BUSD) deposited into the Venus platform. By depositing BUSD into the protocol, users receive vBUSD in return, which represents their stake in the liquidity pool and allows them to earn interest on their holdings. Additionally, vBUSD can be used as collateral to borrow other crypto assets, providing liquidity and increasing capital efficiency.
Users who deposit BUSD into the Venus Protocol automatically receive vBUSD tokens representing their interest-bearing deposit. The protocol continually accrues interest on the deposited BUSD, which is reflected in the vBUSD balance over time, allowing users to earn passive income on their stablecoin holdings.
vBUSD can be used as collateral to borrow other cryptocurrencies within the Venus Protocol. This feature allows users to leverage their stablecoin deposits, borrowing additional assets while retaining ownership of their original BUSD deposit. This collateralized borrowing increases DeFi users' capital efficiency.
Venus operates as a fully decentralized protocol on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), meaning no central authority controls the platform. All transactions and smart contracts are publicly auditable, providing users with transparency and security when interacting with vBUSD.