Agora
Issuers
Unlocking dollar stability for everyone, everywhere—at internet speed.
Founders
Nick van Eck (Co-Founder & CEO)
Drake Evans (Co-Founder & CTO)
Joe McGrady (Co-Founder & COO)
Launch Date
Key Investors
Qumra Capital
Insight Partners
Aleph
About
Agora is a blockchain-based financial platform issuing AUSD, a fully collateralized digital dollar stablecoin backed by cash and US Treasury bonds. With over $10B in transaction volume and 25,000+ users, Agora democratizes access to the US dollar globally, particularly benefiting emerging markets facing currency instability. Their ERC-20 compliant token enables seamless transfers while incorporating security features to prevent financial crimes. Agora's mission: transforming the dollar from privilege to public good, making financial services accessible at internet speed.
1M+
AUSD transfers per minute
$10B+
Total transaction volumes
Use Cases
- Cross-Border Business Payments - Companies use AUSD to transfer funds internationally without high fees or lengthy settlement times, enabling instant global transactions and financial operations at internet speed.
- Inflation Protection in Emerging Markets - Individuals in high-inflation economies like Argentina store wealth in AUSD to preserve value against local currency devaluation, accessing dollar stability without capital controls.
- DeFi Integration for Yield Generation - Users leverage AUSD across decentralized finance platforms for lending, borrowing and trading activities, with businesses earning additional revenue from stablecoin utilization.
- Secure Digital Dollar Alternative - Businesses and individuals use AUSD as a fully-collateralized digital representation of USD for daily transactions, backed by cash and US Treasury bonds for security.
Agora's Stablecoin Solutions (AUSD)
- AUSD is pegged to assets like the US dollar to provide stability
- It is backed by cash, US Treasury bonds, and repurchase agreements
- AUSD adheres to the ERC-20 standard for storage and transfer
- It includes features for minting, burning, and asset freezing to prevent financial crimes
- AUSD aims to improve access to and utilization of a widely recognized currency
Blockchain Network Integrations
- Agora is trusted by various platforms, including Avalanche, Solana, and Polygon
- The digital dollar was launched on the Avalanche blockchain
- AUSD is being integrated into AggLayer for aggregated stablecoin functionality
- Agora is developing a blockchain-enabled global financial ecosystem
- Its mission involves enhancing financial access and reducing transaction costs using blockchain
Trusted by
Avalanche, Solana, Polygon, Vaneck, Galaxy, Sphere, Flowdesk, Injective, Mantle
