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Kolibri Review: What to Know Before Using It

Kolibri is a Tezos CDP stablecoin protocol. Its basic purpose is clear, but there is not enough detail to assess costs, safety or how to get started.

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Kolibri key facts

Kolibri key facts
TypeTezos CDP stablecoin protocol
StablecoinkUSD; soft-pegged to USD
PositionsCollateralized debt positions called Ovens
TokenkDAO
ChainsTezos
Value locked$6.51K+2.8% 7d
Audits2 audits listed
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Kolibri FAQs

What is Kolibri and how does it work?

Kolibri is a Tezos-based protocol that uses collateralized debt positions, called Ovens, to create kUSD, a USD-pegged stable-value asset. The peg is described as soft, so it is not guaranteed to stay exactly at one US dollar.

What is the kDAO token?

Kolibri’s listed token is kDAO. Its specific role and how to obtain or use it are not established here.

Is Kolibri safe, and what does it cost?

Two audits are listed, but their providers, dates, scope and findings are not clear. Fees, collateral requirements, supported collateral assets and instructions for using an Oven are also not published here, so check these details before committing funds.

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How we checked

Sources

  1. defillama.com/protocol/kolibri(opens in a new tab)

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