KAUT1$134.661.42%0.5% APY
KAGT1$59.930.30%0.1% APY
C1USDT2$0.9990.04%7.5% APY
USDCT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
USDTT2$1.000.02%0.0% APY
BUIDLT2$1.0000.00%3.5% APY
BSTBLT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
BRSRVT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
USDYT2$1.150.01%3.6% APY
sUSDeT4$1.250.04%4.8% APY
KAUT1$134.661.42%0.5% APY
KAGT1$59.930.30%0.1% APY
C1USDT2$0.9990.04%7.5% APY
USDCT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
USDTT2$1.000.02%0.0% APY
BUIDLT2$1.0000.00%3.5% APY
BSTBLT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
BRSRVT2$1.000.00%0.0% APY
USDYT2$1.150.01%3.6% APY
sUSDeT4$1.250.04%4.8% APY
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USDT vs USDC

Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.

US

Tether USD

USDT
64T2
Back18/25PoR11/20Redeem13/15Audit8/15Reg6/15Track8/10
Trust Score
64
APY
0.00%
TVL
$184.07B
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USD Coin

USDC
88T2
Back22/25PoR16/20Redeem15/15Audit13/15Reg15/15Track7/10
Trust Score
88
APY
0.00%
TVL
$73.07B

Dimension Comparison

DimensionUSDTUSDCMaxEdge
Asset Backing1822+425USDC
Proof of Reserves1116+520USDC
Redeemability1315+215USDC
Audit & Security813+515USDC
Regulatory Standing615+915USDC
Track Record8+1710USDT
Total6488100USDC+24

Key Facts

AttributeUSDTUSDC
TierT2: Treasury & Fiat-BackedT2: Treasury & Fiat-Backed
ChainEthereumEthereum
Risk LevelMediumLow
BackingU.S. Treasury bills, repo, cash & other reserves (Tether attestations)Cash & short-dated U.S. Treasuries (Circle Reserve Fund)
ProtocolTetherCircle
Lock-upNone (direct 1:1 redemption $100k min; retail via exchanges)None (1:1 redeemable via Circle / exchanges)
AuditedNoYes

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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.