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Cap Review: What to Know Before Using Its USD Products

Cap is an Ethereum-based USD credit and stablecoin platform, but key details on fees, risk protections and getting started are missing. Treat it as research-only until you can verify the terms for its products.

By the SkyBitcoins review team · Updated

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cap key facts

cap key facts
TypeUSD credit and stablecoin platform
ProductscUSD and yield-bearing stcUSD
ChainEthereum
TokenCAP
Value locked$183M−2.3% 7d
Audits2 audits listed
Updated

cap FAQs

What is Cap?

Cap describes itself as a platform for USD yield, private credit and financial guarantees. Its listed products include cUSD and yield-bearing stcUSD, but the details of how they work are not established here.

Does Cap charge deposit fees?

Cap’s site announces the removal of USD deposit fees. It does not establish the full fee schedule, including any withdrawal, borrowing or other product costs.

Which chain and token does Cap use?

Cap has the CAP token and operates on Ethereum. Check Cap’s current product terms and contract information before connecting a wallet or depositing funds.

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How we checked

Sources

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