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(CMST)

Composite (CMST) is a decentralized, over-collateralized stablecoin native to the Comdex blockchain and managed via the Harbor Protocol. It is designed to maintain a soft peg to $1 by utilizing a surplus of cross-chain assets as backing. Unlike fiat-backed alternatives, CMST relies on a diversified basket of crypto-assets to ensure its value remains stable. It is IBC-enabled, allowing for seamless transfers across various networks within the Cosmos ecosystem, providing a versatile utility for users seeking a stable digital currency without centralized risks.

CMST distinguishes itself through its architectural security and decentralization. Unlike failed algorithmic stablecoin models that rely on complex supply-demand rebalancing, CMST is strictly over-collateralized, meaning every token is backed by more than $1 worth of volatile assets. Furthermore, unlike centralized fiat-backed stablecoins, CMST is censorship-resistant. No central authority has the power to freeze user funds or control the supply, ensuring that the protocol remains transparent and governed by its community through decentralized smart contracts on the blockchain.

Users mint CMST by opening a "Vault" on the Harbor Protocol. This involves depositing "safe-listed" collateral assets into the protocol to "draw" or create CMST against that value. The protocol currently supports a variety of whitelisted assets including ATOM, CMDX, and various liquid-staked tokens. To maintain protocol efficiency and prevent the creation of "dust" accounts that are difficult to manage, there is a Minimum Borrow Limit required for every vault. The list of eligible collateral is frequently updated through decentralized governance votes.

CMST employs three primary stability mechanisms to maintain its peg. First is over-collateralization, which ensures the supply is always backed by tangible asset value. Second is arbitrage; if CMST falls below its peg, users can purchase it at a discount to pay off their debt at a full $1 valuation, reducing supply and driving the price back up. Third is the "StableMint" feature, which allows users to swap other recognized stablecoins for CMST at a 1:1 ratio, providing immediate liquidity and price support during market fluctuations.

A liquidation occurs if the market value of a user's collateral falls below the Minimum Collateralization Ratio (MCR). In this event, the protocol sells the collateral at auction to recover the debt, typically applying a liquidation penalty to the owner. To manage the supply and demand of CMST, the protocol also charges a "Stability Fee." This is an interest rate paid by borrowers, which can be adjusted by governance to incentivize or disincentivize minting, helping to keep the stablecoin's value aligned with its peg.

There are several ways to generate rewards. Users can deposit CMST into the Stability Pool, which facilitates the liquidation process; in return, they receive rewards and the chance to acquire liquidated collateral at a discount. Additionally, CMST can be locked in a dedicated Locker or staked to earn interest. For those interested in protocol management, the HARBOR token serves as the governance layer. Holders who lock their tokens can earn protocol revenue and vote on key parameters like fees and collateral types.