Terra Classic Community Votes to Halt USTC Token Minting

Introduction

In a significant decision, the Terra Classic community has chosen to cease the minting and reminting of Terra Classic USD (USTC) tokens, marking a pivotal moment more than a year after the original Terra Luna faced a severe downturn. This vote, which concluded on September 21, saw approximately 59% of the community supporting the cessation of all minting activities, signifying a clear direction for the future of Terra Classic.

The primary objective behind this decisive vote proposal is to safeguard the interests of the Terra Classic community and external investors who are actively participating in the process of burning USTC tokens. Interestingly, it can be said that the decision saw the emergence of Terra Classic. Following the upheaval in the Terra ecosystem, where the original Terra Luna faced a severe downturn when its stablecoin, Terra UST, lost its peg, causing a significant drop in value; Terra Classic emerged as a distinct network allowing LUNA staking on its blockchain, maintaining a noteworthy market cap of over $350 million, as per data from CoinGecko.

Source: CoinGecko

In January, Binance extended its support to an upgrade proposal that aimed to eliminate the reminting of burnt Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) tokens, receiving substantial support from the community. In one of the recent comments shared by the community, its members have commented that this activity “opens the door for institutions like Binance to start burning USTC”.

Did You Know? Burning in crypto is a process where a crypto token is removed from circulation by transferring it to a separate wallet from which it can never be retrieved, also referred to as a burn address.

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Conclusion

The Terra Classic community’s decision to halt USTC token minting reflects their commitment to preserving the integrity of the ecosystem and enhancing investor confidence. This move also opens up opportunities for institutions like Binance to engage in the process of burning USTC tokens, contributing to the long-term stability of the network.