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ARTH is a decentralized 'valuecoin' designed to maintain stable purchasing power rather than a fixed peg to a fiat currency like the US Dollar. While typical stablecoins aim for a $1.00 peg, ARTH is pegged to the Global Measurement Unit (GMU), a basket of assets including gold and stablecoins. This allows ARTH to hedge against inflation, meaning its value relative to fiat can adjust to ensure that the holder's purchasing power remains consistent.

The ecosystem utilizes a dual-token model. ARTH is the valuecoin used as a stable currency for transactions and loans. MAHA is the governance and utility token. MAHA holders are responsible for governing the protocol’s parameters, such as collateral ratios and stability fees, to ensure ARTH maintains its peg to the Global Measurement Unit. While ARTH provides stability in purchasing power, MAHA provides the decentralized framework and oversight for the entire MahaDAO ecosystem.

When the protocol undergoes upgrades, such as the transition to ARTH 2.0, a migration process is initiated. This typically involves a snapshot of holdings followed by an airdrop of the new tokens to existing holders. The team often covers gas fees for these airdrops to minimize user friction. For those with liquidity on decentralized exchanges, the project provides specific instructions on how to retrieve collateral or move positions to supported platforms on networks like Polygon.

ARTH Loans allow users to borrow ARTH against collateral such as BTC or ETH. A standout feature is the ability to obtain 0% interest loans. Borrowers must maintain a minimum collateral ratio, often set at 110%, to protect the protocol’s stability. This decentralized lending mechanism enables users to access liquidity from their digital assets without needing to sell them, utilizing the borrowed ARTH for various ecosystem activities or as a stable medium of exchange.

The ARTH Wallet is a specialized tool designed to offer a 'gasless' transaction experience, removing the barrier of network fees for users. This is particularly valuable for users in regions with high inflation or limited access to traditional banking. By simplifying the user experience and reducing costs, the wallet aims to make ARTH a practical currency for everyday use. Users can also manage and trade their ARTH holdings through major exchanges like LBank.

Security is maintained through rigorous smart contract audits conducted by reputable firms such as CertiK and Bramah Systems. These audits help identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in the code. Furthermore, the project remains highly active, consistently shipping updates and expanding its infrastructure to various blockchains like Arbitrum and BNB Chain. This cross-chain expansion ensures long-term resilience, liquidity, and accessibility for the valuecoin ecosystem across the decentralized finance space.