Stablecoin transaction volumes hit $1.82 trillion last month, a record high.

And organic, non-speculative uses appear to be growing, even as crypto trading volume fluctuates.

Still, it’s easy to underestimate the promise of stablecoins. 

So we’ve rounded up a quickstart guide for understanding stablecoins — from what’s *not* a stablecoin to reimagining money from first principles.

Check out the guide: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/stablecoin-guide-what-why-how/

"Micropayments for media, music, and AI contributions: Imagine setting a budget with some simple rules and leaving it to “smart” wallets to disburse the payments.
Transparent payouts with full audit trails: Imagine using these systems to track spending in government."