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USDT vs C1USD
Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.
Tether USD
USDT
64T2
Trust Score
64
APY
0.00%
TVL
$184.07B
Higher Score
Currency One USD
C1USD
65T2
Trust Score
65
APY
7.50%
TVL
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Dimension Comparison
| Dimension | USDT | C1USD | Max | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Backing | 18 | 18 | 25 | Tied |
| Proof of Reserves | 11 | 12+1 | 20 | C1USD |
| Redeemability | 13+7 | 6 | 15 | USDT |
| Audit & Security | 8 | 9+1 | 15 | C1USD |
| Regulatory Standing | 6 | 15+9 | 15 | C1USD |
| Track Record | 8+3 | 5 | 10 | USDT |
| Total | 64 | 65 | 100 | C1USD+1 |
Key Facts
| Attribute | USDT | C1USD |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T2: Treasury & Fiat-Backed | T2: Treasury & Fiat-Backed |
| Chain | Ethereum | Ethereum |
| Risk Level | Medium | Low |
| Backing | U.S. Treasury bills, repo, cash & other reserves (Tether attestations) | 1:1 USD (regulated financial institutions, insurance wrapper) |
| Protocol | Tether | Kinesis Money |
| Lock-up | None (direct 1:1 redemption $100k min; retail via exchanges) | None |
| Audited | No | Yes |
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This comparison is based on the RWTS Trust Score framework and is not financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold either asset. Always conduct your own due diligence.